Nurse Manager, RN

Job Description Job Description Nurse Manager Location: West Linn, OR About Us: Our organization operates a residential treatment program in West Linn, OR, dedicated to adolescents seeking help for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction. We are committed to guiding adolescents and their families toward complete recovery, equipping them with the tools to face life's challenges without the burden of an eating disorder. Our approach emphasizes empathy, education, and family involvement, helping each young person develop healthy skills and a profound understanding of their unique identity. We are currently looking for a full-time Nurse Manager to oversee our nursing team. Total Rewards: Join us for a fulfilling career and take advantage of a wide range of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being by offering: * Competitive salary * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Retirement plan * Company-funded life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Paid time off * Opportunities for professional development * And much more! We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace and proudly uphold our status as an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Key Responsibilities: Essential Duties: * Recruit, hire, and train qualified nursing staff. * Oversee and assess all aspects of medication management within the facility. * Engage with clients as necessary to ensure optimal care and treatment. * Communicate effectively with relevant external treatment professionals in accordance with established protocols. * Ensure smooth admission and discharge processes, maintaining continuity of care regarding nursing and medical matters. * Manage the nursing schedule, including vacation requests, sick leave, and staffing needs. * Facilitate performance evaluations for direct reports and implement merit increases as approved. * Maintain clear communication regarding all current clients. * Ensure accurate nursing notes are documented for each patient during every shift. * Organize and manage laboratory work as per provider orders. * Complete admission nursing assessments and care plans for each client in line with program policies. * Safeguard the confidentiality of protected health information. * Provide ongoing training for existing nursing staff as needed. * Ensure effective communication among nursing staff and other disciplines. Additional Duties: * Verify that provider orders for admission are present upon client entry into the program. * Organize and document required monthly nursing meetings and other necessary gatherings. * Oversee the maintenance of nursing-related spaces and equipment. * Ensure proper nursing documentation for each client, including daily notes, weekly updates, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. * Review and document employee performance at 90 days post-hire, annually, and as needed. * Manage performance improvement and disciplinary actions as necessary, documenting as required. * Attend and present nursing-related information in weekly staffing meetings for all clients. * Coordinate with providers to maintain necessary communication and documentation regarding client care. * Oversee the facility's infection control and prevention program. * Ensure designated on-call nursing staff are always available. * Respond to facility-related calls and cover shifts when all other staffing options have been exhausted. * Participate in monthly Nursing Leadership meetings and additional meetings as needed. * Assist with insurance matters as directed by the Vice President of Nursing Operations. * Ensure all admission requirements are fulfilled according to organizational policies. * Oversee the proper destruction or return of medications in compliance with policies and regulations. * Maintain adequate inventory of nursing supplies in line with the operational budget. * Support additional program needs as requested by leadership. * Seek opportunities for self-improvement to enhance the quality of client care. * Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and state regulatory standards as well as company policies. * In emergencies, may be required to remain onsite as part of the emergency response team. * Identify and refer any legal or ethical issues in client care to the Clinical Director or Director of Compliance. Qualifications: * BSN from an accredited nursing school and current RN licensure. * At least two (2) years of nursing experience. * Preferred experience in managing nursing operations in a residential or hospital setting focused on eating disorders. * Strong communication, patient relations, and time management skills; safety awareness; and the ability to collaborate effectively within a treatment team.