Respite Nurse Manager, Greenfield

Clinical and Support Options, Inc; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement

CEUs and in-house training

Group-rate insurance options

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Clinical and Support Options, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Manager for its Respite program in Greenfield. The role involves direct client care, medication management, case coordination with clinicians, and oversight of group programming. Ideal candidates have leadership experience and MA RN licensure.

This fully-benefited position requires strong teamwork and clinical oversight, with emphasis on safety, policy implementation, and staff training. Bilingual candidates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed Massachusetts Registered Nurse.
• Minimum five years’ experience treating adults with serious mental illness.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review medications upon admission and document dosing per policy.
• Complete health assessments and report findings to the Clinical Nurse or Psychiatrist.
• Monitor clients’ physical status and report abnormal findings.
• Provide training to nurses and relief staff as necessary.
• Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and procedures.
• Monitor respite clients with bed checks and documentation.
• Provide supportive counseling and safety for clients using the program.

Skills

Nurse supervision

Clinical supervision

Medication monitoring

Case management

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

CSO is looking for a Nurse Manager to work in our Respite program in Greenfield.

This position involves direct service with Respite clients, and includes treatment planning, case management and clinical contacts. Additionally, it involves oversight of group programming and includes other management responsibilities. This is a fully benefited position. The Nurse Manager will provide medication monitoring and treatment for clients and will work closely with staff while providing consultation to other nurses and clinicians on site.

As a Respite Nurse Manager:

You Will

• Review medications upon admission, confirm prescriptions and dosages, set-up medication charting, administer, document and monitor medications of clients staying in Respite per ES Program policy
• Complete health assessments of clients in Respite, and report findings to Clinical Nurse or Psychiatrist, as appropriate
• Monitor clients' physical status as needed, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and blood sugar for signs of medication side effects. Report abnormal findings to prescribing clinician on duty
• Provide training to nurses and relief nurses as necessary
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of new or revised policies and procedures aimed at addressing existing or emerging needs
• Monitor respite clients, including hourly bed checks and documentation, and provide closer observation as needed
• Provide supportive counseling and safety for clients utilizing the program

Your Background

• Must be licensed in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of five years' experience treating adults with serious mental illness and some experience treating adolescents and children
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Experience with residential or inpatient care (preferred)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback

WhatWe Offer

At CSO, we believe our employees areour greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your professional growth,well-being, and success through:

• Health and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Free CEUs and ongoing professional development throughin-house training
• Group-rate supplemental insurance options
• A flexible, supportive, and collaborative workenvironment

WhyJoin CSO?

For more than 50 years, Clinical& Support Options, Inc. (CSO) has been providing innovative,compassionate behavioral health services throughout Western Massachusetts. Withlocations across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and surroundingcommunities, our multidisciplinary teams work together to make a meaningfuldifference in the lives of individuals and families.

When you join CSO, you become partof a mission-driven organization where collaboration, professional growth, andcommunity partnerships are valued. We encourage our employees to bringtheirideas, strengths, and unique perspectives to their work—and provideopportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career along the way.

Come grow with us and make a differencein the communities we serve!

AGreat Place to Work

CSO was named a HealthcareIndustry Top Workplace, and has been recognized as the fastest-growingbehavioral health agency in Western Massachusetts. Our commitment to ouremployees is reflected in our consistently strong internal employeesatisfaction results, with more than 90% of CSO staff reporting that theywould recommend CSO as a great place to work.

We invite you to learn more aboutCSO and discover what makes our organization a great place to build yourcareer.

ProfessionalDevelopment

We are committed to helping ouremployees continue to learn and grow. CSO offers in-house training andprofessional development opportunities in areas such as:

Trauma-Informed Care MotivationalInterviewing Mindfulness Skills and more