Nurse Manager

Open Arms Care Corporation; Nolensville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Arms Care Corporation in Nolensville, TN seeks a Nurse Manager (RN) to lead Nursing Services, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality across multiple sites. You will collaborate with the RDN and act as the clinical escalation for complex cases and surveys.

The role requires supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, enforcement of care coordination, infection control, and readiness for inspections, with on-call coverage and ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment
• PCM certification within 60 days of employment
• Valid driver’s license
• 3–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care or residential settings
• Previous supervisory or charge nurse experience required
• Experience with regulatory surveys and compliance preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to lead, mentor, and hold staff accountable
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, CMS requirements, and survey processes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Supervise Nursing Supervisor and oversee assigned duties
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure care coordination and collaboration with healthcare providers
• Serve as liaison across clinical services for care coordination and outcomes
• Oversee preventive care initiatives, vaccinations, and wellness programs
• Support infection control efforts through tracking, trend analysis, and quality improvement
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and survey readiness
• Coordinate care transitions including hospitalizations and admissions
• Participate in client intake processes and service planning support
• Review nursing assessments for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain field presence to monitor quality and staff performance
• Conduct audits and observations to support QA and staff development
• Participate in leadership meetings and organizational planning
• Provide on-call support and timely communication of issues
• Promote a positive team environment focused on accountability and improvement
• Work with other personnel and provide backup for operations as needed
• Serve as primary designee for electronic health records communications

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Nurse Manager

Day Program - RN Full Time 10021 - 2020 Johnson Industrial, Nolensville, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1932

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Primary Objective:

Provide clinical and regulatory leadership within Nursing Services. This role is responsible for collaborating closely with the RDN for oversight of medical decision-making, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary coordination, and quality assurance across assigned sites. The Nurse Manager acts as the clinical escalation point for complex medical concerns, hospitalizations, surveys, and infection control, while supporting organizational readiness.

Essential Functions and Scope:

• Supervise Nursing Supervisor in the performance of their assigned duties
• Maintain regular communication with leadership to review performance, address challenges, and highlight accomplishments
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure appropriate care coordination, intervention follow-through, and collaboration with healthcare providers
• Serve as a liaison across clinical services, supporting specialty care coordination and monitoring treatment outcomes
• Oversee preventive care initiatives, including vaccinations and wellness programs
• Support infection control efforts through tracking, trend analysis, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Maintain survey readiness and support regulatory processes, including audits, inspections, and corrective action plans
• Coordinate care transitions, including hospitalizations, discharges, and admissions, ensuring continuity and compliance
• Participate in client intake processes, including pre-admission review and service planning support
• Review nursing assessments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness
• Maintain regular field presence to monitor clinical quality, compliance, and staff performance, and address identified concerns
• Conduct audits and observations to support quality assurance, staff development, and adherence to best practices
• Participate in leadership meetings, team discussions, and organizational planning activities
• Provide on-call support as assigned and ensure timely communication and documentation of issues
• Promote a positive team environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality care
• Work closely and in cooperation with other personnel and contracted persons
• Provide temporary backup for respective operation(s) in the absence of Regional Director of Nursing
• Primary designee of communication and management for electronic health records system
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment
• PCM certification required within 60 days of employment
• Valid driver’s license required
• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience required, preferably in long-term care, developmental disabilities, or residential healthcare settings
• Previous supervisory or charge nurse experience required
• Experience with regulatory surveys and compliance preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple
• priorities
• Strong problem solving, clinical assessment, and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, CMS requirements, and survey

processes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lead, mentor, and hold staff accountable
• Proficiency with healthcare documentation systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends for rounding and on-call

coverage

Employee Supervised:

• Nursing Supervisor / LPN Coordinator in the performance of their assigned duties and assist in the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurses.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout residential facilities for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed for client care support
• Manual dexterity for documentation and computer work
• Visual and auditory acuity for clinical observations and assessments

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is understood that the organization reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.