Registered Nurse Manager

Gateway Community Services is proud to be a recognized leader in addiction treatment for adults and adolescents in the Northeast Florida region. Since 1978, Gateway has been committed to providing compassionate services to those lost in the despair of addiction.

In addition to our competitive pay, we also offer:

· Start accruing Paid Time Off on first day of employment

· 403(b) – up to 3% matching after a year of employment

· Eligible for Benefits on the first of the month following 60 days

· Engaging work environment

RN NURSE MANAGER - Monday through Friday 3pm to 11pm with On-Call hours

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the supervision of medical services under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON). These responsibilities include being a working team player and providing direct care medical services such as admission & discharge of patients, medication administration of patients, nursing assessments of patients and providing supervision of medical assistants/techs, lab personnel and nursing staff during the assigned shift. The Nurse Manager is responsible for making routine day to day decisions in guiding and directing staff during the assigned shift and will consult with the DON when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure quality internal and external customer care and service.

2. Provide supervision of the nurses, techs and lab staff during the assigned shift.

3. Ensure support of physicians, PA’s and APRN’s during routine physical exams and follow-up visits.

4. Ensure nursing assessments are completed, and co-sign nursing assessments on assigned shifts.

5. Oversee and/or administration of medications following established protocols.

6. Ensure necessary laboratory tests are completed as ordered. Monitor lab work for accuracy in collection and timely evaluation and reporting of results.

7. Monitor and ensure documentation of vital signs and other ordered assessments is completed.

8. Ensure all doctors’ orders are carried out and documented.

9. Maintain medical records with accurate documentation of patient care with daily chart audits.

10. Record all medical referrals and requests for medical services on appropriate forms.

11. Review and sign off accuracy of all MARs.

12. Ensure that all controlled medications and other medications ordered from pharmacies are signed in accurately.

13. Triage telephone calls regarding Detoxification, medical information and services offered.

14. Provide and/or supervise emergency nursing services to residential and detoxification patients as needed.

15. Maintain staff required ratios by calling in PRN nurses and techs as needed to fill unexpected vacancies.

16. Communicate daily with the DON about any issues that affect the operation of detoxification and residential services.

17. Ensure compliance with Federal confidentiality rules.

18. Follow Gateway Community Services Policies and Procedures.

19. Perform special projects and other Agency related assignments as requested.

20. Rotate on call with DON as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

1. Must be eligible through DCF and AHCA with Level II Background checks throughout employment.

2. Must abide by the organization's Code of Conduct, policy and procedures, and state certification code of ethics.

3. The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.

4. Must complete all in-person and Relias trainings assigned during probation and throughout employment.

5. Must practice universal precautions as part of regular job duties whenever applicable.

6. Timely and regularly complete all required documentation, reports, and other organization-related paperwork.

7. Must be able to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions using appropriate judgment.

8. Maintain the work area clean and orderly, ensuring safe operating conditions.

9. Must be able to take direction and guidance from managers and supervisors respectfully and function as an effective team member.

10. Must have the ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a licensed nursing school.
• One year psychiatric or chemical dependency nursing is preferred.
• One year Nursing Supervisory duties is preferred.
• Current Florida License: RN and valid CPR certification

SKILLS

• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies and life threatening situations in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Good patient service and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate and present to groups.
• Ability to relate to adolescents, adults, families, referral sources and internal Gateway Team Members.
• Ability to work independently and make day to day operation decisions.
• Ability to cover on-call schedule.

KNOWLEDGE

• General nursing process knowledge, including pharmacology, drug interactions, and physical and behavioral patterns.
• Knowledge of the recovery process and 12-step programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Have knowledge and understanding of cultural competencies to establish and maintain strong working relationships with culturally diverse patients, their families, and caregivers as well as a wide range of community agencies and organizations.

Gateway Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gateway Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000