Nurse Manager - Developmental Disabilities Leadership

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Developmental Disability – Nurse Manager to plan, organize, and direct all nursing activities for DD Services, including community-based residential and day services. Leads RNs, LPNs, and Med Techs, coordinates urgent medical needs, and develops patient-centered policies and training aligned with licensing standards and best practices.

The role includes staffing homes, quality/performance improvement, and ensuring healthcare plans and health risk

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current valid RN license in the state of Georgia and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school. (Masters preferred)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities or other group with similar needs, as well as at least two years supervising other staff.
• Possess and demonstrate well-developed communication skills and a sympathetic disposition.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Strong ability to organize, plan, and prioritize in order to accomplish relevant or assigned work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the healthcare needs of service recipients in Developmental Disability Services.
• Supervises Registered Nurses (RNs), LPNs and Medical Technician (Med Tech).
• Completes all required training with new RNs, LPNs and Med Tech. Ensures that RNs, LPNs and Med Tech meet annual training and licensure renewal requirements.
• Completes monthly LPN schedule for applicable residential homes.
• Completes annual evaluations for assigned medical/nursing staff.
• Reviews medical appointment documentation and ensures orders are communicated and carried out.
• Directs HRST completion for all assigned individuals using logs and reports.
• Coordinates discharge planning with hospitals and medical facilities for DD residential program.

Skills

RN license

Staff supervision

Healthcare coordination

Communication skills

On-call 24/7

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Developmental Disability – Nurse Manager to plan, organize, and direct all nursing activities for DD Services, including community-based residential and day services. Leads RNs, LPNs, and Med Techs, coordinates urgent medical needs, and develops patient-centered policies and training aligned with licensing standards and best practices.

The role includes staffing homes, quality/performance improvement, and ensuring healthcare plans and health risk