Nurse Manager

Program Overview Youth Villages’ residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. The programs are offered across secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes, each designed to meet individual needs including aggression, self‑harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior. The campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that balances structure and freedom, preparing youth for success outside a residential setting. Youth also attend fully accredited schools on campus, ensuring educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support. Responsibilities Ensures that physician contacts occur and arranges for further medical treatment when needed. Attends and actively participates in weekly treatment meetings and management team meetings. Works with consulting psychiatrist and pediatrician, overseeing the follow‑through on medical orders and recommendations. Participates in the quality improvement program by providing reports delineating standards, recommendations, and comparison ratings. Actively participates in the training of all new employees in medical/nursing positions. Provides infection control training and leads infection control precautions and implementation on campus. Reviews medical charts on a monthly basis (e.g., vital signs, weight, response to consultation, follow‑up to consultations, response to medications, and side effects and adverse reactions to prescribed medication). Completes monthly emergency room reports, nursing reports, and infection control reports. Oversees the maintenance and consistency of medical records in accordance with JCAHO and DHS standards and organizational policies and procedures. Manages the employee and youth hepatitis vaccination program. Supervises the nursing service and delivers first aid to youth who become ill or injured. Oversees the communication and administration of medications by nursing staff. Monitors youth’s health care status. Oversees the management of nursing activities including quality of care and assessments. Approves work schedule and time‑off requests for all nurses. Oversees the direct care staff and nursing staff caring for sick youth. Supervises and approves the on‑call schedule. Evaluates and makes changes to medical policies and procedures as needed. Rotates management team on‑call responsibilities as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility. Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds. Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license. Qualifications R.N. degree or completed a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) program from an accredited school of nursing and be enrolled in an R.N. program within 3 years of position start date (required). Active nursing license in the applicable state (required). 2 years pediatric, community health, and/or psychiatric field experience (preferred). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to maintain a flexible schedule. Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision. 401(k). Time off: 2 weeks paid vacation (full‑time) / 1 week paid vacation (part‑time). 12 paid sick days per year. 11 paid holidays. Paid parental leave. Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable). Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision. Growth & development through continuous training. Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. #J-18808-Ljbffr