Job Description
The Nurse Manager oversees nursing staff at assigned locations, ensuring patient-centered care and regulatory compliance.
They manage staffing, assist with hiring and termination, and may serve as a dosing nurse when needed.
Responsibilities include maintaining medication management processes, monitoring documentation, and ensuring adherence to DEA and federal regulations. They support employee training, facilitate onboarding, and implement protocol updates.
Essential skills include strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with knowledge of medication administration and opioid withdrawal signs. They must be culturally sensitive and committed to ongoing education.
Qualifications required are licensure as an LPN or RN in New Mexico, 1-2 years supervisory experience, 1-3 years in behavioral health or substance use disorders, with preferred experience in opioid treatment. Ability to travel to multiple clinics is essential.