Nurse Manager

Default Brand; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 100,006 - 135,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is looking for a Nurse Manager in New Bedford, MA. This role requires overseeing patient care and nursing staff in a behavioral health setting. The ideal candidate has five to eight years of direct care experience and strong leadership skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,006 to $135,200 based on experience and qualifications. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of direct care experience in behavioral health/substance use disorder treatment.
• 2-5 years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with best practice standards in patient care.
• Participate in the recruitment and training of nursing staff.
• Monitor patient care related to medications and vital signs.
• Assist with care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of behavioral health best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current and unrestricted RN license in Massachusetts

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community‑based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

• Must always present as courteous and professional.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in a logical and clear fashion.
• Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner.
• TB screening.
• Completion of the HPTC de-escalation training.
• Strong and effective verbal, written and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPTC’s electronic medical records.
• Ability to provide leadership and program development within an outpatient site.
• Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Compliance with the Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations.
• Compliance with DPH, DMH, Joint Commission, DEA and all other regulatory agencies as required.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Monitoring of patient needs related to filling practitioner orders, administration of medications, monitoring vital signs, coordinating medical care, monitoring withdrawal (COWS/CIWA).
• Assist with discharge planning and care coordination activities.
• Provide brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management and safety planning.
• Provide psychoeducation to both patients and staff related to medical/nursing areas of expertise.
• Ensure patient care meets best practice standards.
• Ensure compliance with all governing regulations and payor guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with High Point policies and procedures.
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Assist in developing nursing and medication records on each patient.
• Reviews and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures.
• Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed.
• Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the unit in collaboration with the pharmacy.
• Responsible for the fiscal management i.e. nursing budget for the unit.
• Participate in quality assurance and implementing quality improvement planning, including Tally Card, CQI and/or failure mode projects.
• Reviews Incident Reports and Sentinel Events, as required.
• Participate in all required committee meetings.
• Responsible for the proper disposal of medications.
• Responsible for the scheduling of nurses to maintain adequate nursing staffing patterns to manage the day‑to‑day operation of the unit.
• Monitors both open and closed charts for correct and complete documentation.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of programming schedules.
• Attends monthly Nurse Managers meeting to maintain consistency in nursing practice.
• Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Site Director / COO to insure safe and appropriate operation of the program(s).

Nurse Manager Qualifications

• Five to eight years of direct care experience within a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting.
• 2-5 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Current and unrestricted license in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse.

Pay Range: $100,006 to $135,200 salaried, depending on experience

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class under Massachusetts or federal law. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The salary range listed is provided in accordance with Massachusetts pay transparency guidelines and current market benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, certifications, skills, and internal equity. High Point reserves the right to adjust compensation based on organizational needs.

High Point & Affiliated Organizations participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 process and E-Verify verification as required by federal law.

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