Nurse Manager

Why You'll Love this Nurse Manager Job!


Are you passionate about helping others navigate life's toughest challenges? As a full-time Nurse Manager at EOSIS in Mahtomedi, MN, you'll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable-and courageous-moments in their lives.


The Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing services within the residential treatment program. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, client-centered nursing care while maintaining compliance with federal, state, licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.

JOB PURPOSE

The Nurse Manager leads, coaches, and develops nursing staff, promotes a culture of accountability and teamwork, and collaborates closely with program leadership, medical providers, pharmacy partners, Human Resources, and other interdisciplinary team members to support exceptional client outcomes.

The Nurse Manager is accountable for nursing practice, medication management, regulatory readiness, quality improvement initiatives, staffing effectiveness, and clinical excellence.

Pay: $90,000-$100,000

Shift: Full-Time

Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA, with life and disability benefits for full-time employees.

Why EOSIS?

• Time Off : 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• Education : Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• Future Planning : 401(k) - ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans

Each day, you'll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you'll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.


Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS as a full-time Nurse Manager in Mahtomedi ,MN and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most!

Responsibilities


The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, training and consultation to all nursing staff.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Promote evidence-based nursing practice and person-centered care.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff regarding client care, medications, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure continuity and coordination of nursing services across all shifts.

Quality & Client Care

• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Monitor quality indicators and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Review client care plans to ensure appropriate nursing interventions and documentation.
• Participate in incident review, root cause analysis, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote client safety and infection prevention practices.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain compliance with:
• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), as applicable
• DEA requirements
• Board of Nursing standards
• Federal and State regulations
• CARF and other accreditation standards, when applicable
• Ensure nursing documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in licensing surveys, audits, and corrective action planning.
• Maintain required reports, records, quality metrics, and statistics.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, interview, onboard, train, coach, and retain qualified nursing staff in partnership with Human Resources.
• Supervise nursing personnel, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Trained Medication Aides (TMAs), as applicable.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching conversations, and corrective action consistent with EOSIS policies.
• Ensure staff maintain required competencies, certifications, and licensure.
• Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for nursing staff.
• Validate and document TMA competencies.

Staffing & Operations

• Develop and monitor nursing schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Assist with staffing coverage during emergencies while maintaining budget expectations.
• Provide clinical on-call support for nursing staff according to organizational expectations.
• Support admission processes by providing timely nursing review and admission decisions when appropriate.
• Collaborate with Program Directors regarding staffing, workflow, and operational priorities.

Medication Management

• Oversee medication administration practices.
• Ensure compliance with controlled substance policies and procedures.
• Monitor medication storage, security, inventory, reconciliation, and disposal.
• Collaborate with pharmacy providers to resolve medication-related concerns.
• Ensure medication errors are investigated, documented, and addressed appropriately.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health providers, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Maintain effective communication with the EOSIS Medical Director and consulting providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and leadership meetings.
• Promote positive working relationships across departments.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate nursing records and required reports.
• Monitor department performance metrics.
• Participate in budgeting and resource planning as requested.
• Assist with policy development and implementation.
• Lead or participate in committees, projects, and organizational initiatives.

Other Duties

• Admit, transfer, and discharge clients in accordance with facility policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational operations.

Skills & Qualifications



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) may be accepted as an equivalent organizational requirement if preferred by EOSIS..

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, residential treatment, or a related healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical teams, managing staff performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of medication management, quality improvement, and nursing operations .

Licensure/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota in good standing.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within established organizational timeframe).
• Current First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within established organizational timeframe).
• Valid driver's license, if required for the position.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
• Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
• Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting
• Cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field .

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of nursing leadership experience.
• Experience in residential substance use disorder treatment or co-occurring behavioral health programs.
• Experience with Minnesota DHS/245G regulations and licensing requirements.
• Experience with CARF accreditation or other behavioral health accreditation standards.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives, regulatory surveys, and clinical performance programs.
• Experience supervising Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Trained Medication Aides (TMAs).
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation platforms .

PRE-EMPLOYMNET REQUIREMENT

• Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth
• Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years)
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role
• Employment Verification
• Education Verification
• Department of Human Services clearance
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary

WORKING CONDTIONS/WORKING REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements

• Hearing: Ability to hear employees, clients, telephone conversations, and other communications.
• Vision: Ability to read written materials, review electronic records, and use computer screens for extended periods.
• Speaking: Ability to communicate effectively with employees, clients, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Sitting: Up to 6 hours continuously.
• Walking: Frequent.
• Standing: Approximately 1-2 hours per day.
• Lifting, carrying, bending, squatting, and reaching: Occasional to minimal.
• Travel: Up to 15% between EOSIS program locations as needed.
• Stair climbing: Minimal, depending on assigned location.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Mantoux (TB) screening if required.

Work Environment

• Work is performed across EOSIS treatment facilities and related community settings.
• Fast-paced healthcare environment with changing priorities and operational demands.
• Frequent interaction with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Requires flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, and organizational initiatives .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class .


EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.