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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Manager to manage, supervise, and coordinate the operations of the medical unit of an assigned department — leading a team of nursing professionals committed to delivering the highest quality, person-centered care to individuals in recovery.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the operations of the unit to ensure delivery of quality services in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, and mandates of all funding agencies
- Support the effective fiscal management of the unit and ensure the proper utilization of organizational resources
- Maintain responsibility for patient records, facility logs, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services reports, and other required reporting
- Screen and review incoming medical information and records to determine appropriateness for admission to the unit
- Orient, supervise, and support nursing staff, including RNs and LPNs
- Provide explanations of basic care, test procedures, and care philosophy to clients and families as needed
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality client care
- Enforce adherence to the State Board of Nursing and state nurse practice requirements
- Recruit, select, orient, and train nurses and auxiliary staff to maintain a strong, competent nursing team
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing health procedures and protocols
- Oversee the preparation and maintenance of clients’ clinical records
- Oversee the ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintain records on narcotics
- Oversee the destruction of outdated and discarded medications
- Participate in the orientation of new employees and the transfer of knowledge essential to the performance of duties
Requirements
- Current State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- CPR Certification required
- 3–5 years of nursing management or supervisory experience required
- Strong clinical knowledge and demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and support a nursing team
- Experience with regulatory compliance, clinical documentation, and medication management
- Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and SCADD’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively to staff, clients, families, and organizational stakeholders
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.
Skills
- Clinical knowledge
- Team leadership
- Team development
- Team support
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Medication management
- Trauma-informed care
- Recovery-oriented practice
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Location
- Southeastern Connecticut
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of nursing management or supervisory experience
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field preferred
- One to two years of related experience and/or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Salary/Compensations
- $3,000 Sign-on bonus
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Multiple Medical Plans
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
- Vacation and Sick accruals
- 11 paid Holidays
- 40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
- Paid Licensure Reimbursement
About the Company
- Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut, recognized as a Top Workplace, a Top Tier organization, and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.
- Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut.
- We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and our nursing leadership is at the heart of delivering safe, compassionate care that makes that possible every day.
- When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up with hope, connection, and purpose.
Equal Opportunity
- SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.