NURSE MANAGER

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 114,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee the delivery of nursing care at Woodridge Interventions. This full-time role requires excellent leadership and critical thinking skills, with responsibilities including supervising the medical department and ensuring high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate should have significant nursing experience and a passion for supporting at-risk populations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience, with at least one year as a nurse manager.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary clinical programs.
• Knowledge of JCAHO accreditation bodies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise nursing care delivery.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and manage the medical department.
• Monitor risk management activities and ensure regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Current licensure as Registered Nurse

Job description

Location: Woodridge Interventions | 2221 64th St. | Woodridge, IL 60517

Salary Range: $100,000 to $114,500 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday - Friday | Days

Summary

As a Nurse Manager, you will plan, coordinate and supervise the delivery of nursing care within a substance abuse treatment facility at Woodridge Interventions. This role requires excellent leadership, critical thinking, mentoring and inspiring skills in healthcare.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource on healthcare treatment issues and provides guidance.
• Supervises the medical department to ensure high quality patient care which includes scheduling and training assigned employees, evaluating performance, developing action plans, and implementing corrective action as required.
• Monitors personnel submission of monthly reports for timeliness and accuracy and implements policy and procedures to ensure a productive work environment with accountability mechanisms.
• Monitors risk management activities for the facility and ensures JCAHO accreditation and regulatory standards are maintained.
• Monitors the functioning of the medical department’s activities to ensure efficient health promotion procedures and practices.
• Utilizes appropriate clinical and managerial skills to enhance client care, contract compliance, and fiscal expectations.
• Adheres to regulations surrounding confidentiality, treatment expectations, and program development.
• Identifies potential conflicts or problems and implements crisis intervention techniques to prevent or intervene in crisis situations.
• Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance which includes being on 24‑hour call to handle emergency situations and coordinate response.
• Serves as the infection control officer for the facility, monitoring infection control activities and reporting findings to the Medical Director.
• Communicates and collaborates with administration, finance, human resources, information services and other departments to ensure the availability, accuracy and effectiveness of healthcare service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Current licensure as Registered Nurse in the state where this position is located.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience, including at least one (1) year as a nurse manager or director; experience with at‑risk population preferred.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary clinical programs and delivery of services in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of accreditation bodies such as JCAHO.
• Clear, articulate communication skills; ability to ask clarifying questions.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and within deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in group settings; willingness to lead others.
• Working knowledge of software applications used by the supported group.
• Other qualifications: at least twenty‑one (21) years of age, criminal clearances (state & child, FBI), must pass federal and state background checks screening for various crimes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non‑discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.