Nursing Services Program Manager (Secure Residential Treatment)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is located at Faulkner Place, a secure residential treatment facility in SE Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position: Nursing Services Manager

Program: Secure Residential Treatment

Cascadia’s Mission and Vision:  

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve. 

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life. 

Position Description: The Nursing Services Program Manager works as part of an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for ensuring that program activities are administered effectively and in accordance with guidance from program leadership. The Nursing Services Program Manager is associated with Cascadia’s integration of primary and behavioral health efforts and participates in the oversight of care coordination, care management, development and expansion of integrated programs.

This position must understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches, and helps create a work environment of inclusion, safety, and acceptance.

Essential Responsibilities:

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

General:

Provide clinical leadership to other nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Medication Room Coordinators to provide high-quality nursing care in accordance with industry standards and best practices.Formulate or assist in the formulation of Nursing Care Plans for all nursing treatment indications.Collaborate with leadership to maintain and improve systems of nursing administration including quality assurance audits, RN communications, and periodic reports.Responsible for scheduling adequate nursing and medication room coordinator coverage for each site by organizing site assignments for all nurses and medication room coordinators.Responsible for daily operations and provide training and guidance to staff to ensure that program goals and objectives are met.Delegate and/or supervise delegation of medication administration and other nursing related tasks in accordance with standards of nursing practice.Assure that staff members document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.Integrates best practices into the day-to-day operations including Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing.Provide direct nursing services as needed to assure adequate site-specific coverage.Records and distributes meeting minutes for relevant meetings including staff meetings, and clinical meetings.Coordinates regular bi-monthly RN meetings.Collaborates with leadership and RN Educator to coordinate site cross training for RN’s, create and update relevant RN trainings, always working towards assurance of quality nursing services.Provides input on all relevant documentation and procedural requirementsReceives and provides report at shift change regarding all resident concerns, building and program needs, and issues relevant to promote the smooth operation of the program.Provides input to clients ISSP in collaboration with the case managerPerform other duties as assigned.

Regulatory & Compliance:

Comply with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures under which the program and company operates.Assist in crisis situations as appropriate; follow protocols and procedures in coordination with the treatment team.Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation that ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations, and billing requirements.Understand safety regulations and evacuation procedures; participate in regular safety drills in compliance with program policies and procedures.Complete assigned employee training in compliance with program and company requirements.Adheres to all facility-based medication protocols.Provide guidance, support, and training to other staff in alignment with company mission and values.Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and company meetings.

Supervisory Oversight:

Provide regular supervision, coaching, and annual training oversight for direct reports.In coordination with the leadership determine staffing requirements, recruit, hire, and train staff in a manner that encourages and maintains diversity and cultural responsiveness.Establish work plans and priorities for staff members, assess the progress of staff members.Provide consistent supervision and support for direct reports.Promote and complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis.Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: An active, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse License and CPR/First Aid Certification.

Experience:

Preferred: A minimum of two years of clinical experience providing inpatient or outpatient services is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in Electronic Medical Record software.Knowledge of medical conditions, medications, and the contexts of care most encountered by people with a severe and persistent mental illnessUnderstanding of the physiological basis for the nursing care deliveredUnderstand evidence-based practices, and strength-based case management philosophies and strategies including trauma informed careAbility to facilitate appropriate and relevant training to staff.Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functionsExpert level written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated proactive approaches to collaboration and problem-solving to meet deadlinesHighly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

Other:

Possess a valid driver’s license, minimum of one year driving history, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course.The Nursing Services Program Manager must have the ability to work a flexible work schedule and be available for phone support to team members during their operating times.All client-facing positions must have the ability to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) and properly use AED equipment. BLS certification training will be provided within the first 60 days of hire. Certification must remain current.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Work is performed in one or more of the following: clinical office, acute care settings and community setting including client residences, correctional facilities, shelters, hospitals, public places and other social service sites. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.

Mental Demands: The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach. In addition, this position requires exercising sound judgment.

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at (503) 963-7654 or peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.org

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)VSP Vision Discount Plan403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life InsurancePaid Bereavement and Jury Duty LeaveLength of Service AwardVoluntary Life InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceStudent loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Bicycle ReimbursementDiscounted Fitness MembershipsTrauma Support Team

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

109649.68

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117490.04