Nurse Manager

Open Arms Care; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training & tuition reimbursement

Excellent benefits package: Medical, &

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee recognition & growth programs

Personal satisfaction of serving

Job summary

Open Arms Care seeks a Nurse Manager to provide clinical and regulatory leadership within Nursing Services. You will oversee medical decision‑making oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate interdisciplinary activities across sites.

The role acts as the clinical escalation point for complex medical concerns, surveys, and infection control, while supporting organizational readiness and high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current, unrestricted 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.
• 3–5 years nursing experience, preferably in long-term care or residential healthcare.
• Previous supervisory or charge nurse experience required.
• Experience with regulatory surveys and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Nursing Supervisor in the performance of their duties.
• Maintain regular communication with leadership to review performance and accomplishments.
• 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 including vaccinations and wellness programs.
• Support infection control through tracking and quality improvement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Coordinate care transitions (hospitalizations, discharges, admissions).
• Participate in client intake processes and service planning support.
• Maintain regular field presence to monitor clinical quality and staff performance.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Clinical oversight

Infection control

Communication

Leadership

Staff development

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We believe in more than just a job — we offer a career with purpose. At Open Arms Care, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive pay


• Paid training & tuition reimbursement


• Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Disability, Life Insurance & EAP


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee recognition & growth programs


• The personal satisfaction of serving others

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.

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