Nurse Manager - Health Services - ADHC - Sign-On Bonus - Housing Works : Job Details

Description $8,0000 Sign-On BonusCompensation Range: $100,000 - $107,000 yearly commensurate with experience.Spanish Speaking RequiredBenefits:We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.Overview:The Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Program at Housing Works is a unique community-based health care program that provides comprehensive nursing, social work, nutrition, mental health and substance use services to individuals living with chronic illnesses including HIV, behavioral health conditions, diabetes, hypertension and others. Housing Works is seeking a Nurse Manager to serve as lead nurse, responsible for oversight of the nursing services at our two ADHC locations, Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. This is a unique opportunity for community health focused Registered Nurse (RN) with clinical experience and management interest to work in a collaborative, outcome focused setting. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the leadership, direction, and oversight of nursing staff and patient care within a designated unit or department. This role ensures that nursing practices are following regulatory standards, patient safety protocols are followed, and that the delivery of care is effective, efficient, and compassionate. The Nurse Manager also plays a key role in budget management, staff development, performance improvement, and fostering a positive working environment.With the support of the Chief Medical Officer, Program Director and an interdisciplinary team of professionals, the Nurse Manager will help achieve improved health outcomes for our client population. The ideal candidate will be familiar with population health model and comfortable using data to guide practice.Responsibilities:Leadership & Staff Management:

• Provide direct clinical and administrative oversight of program nurses.
• Coordinate care between ADHC program and clients primary care provider
• Ensure adequate nursing coverage across program locations.
• Ensure program nursing assessments are completed and that program nursing services are delivered in a manner compliant with NYS DOH nursing standards.
• Provided direct nursing services (individual and group interventions)
• Develop staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage to manage workforce productivity
• Assist with the development of effective interventions and treatment plans
• Monitor program compliance and quality assurance
• Participate in agency wide continuous quality improvement activities aimed at improving health outcomes for program participants
• Lead the development and evaluation of individual and group level nursing interventions
• Collaborate with interdepartmental population health interventions to improve the overall health of the Housing Works client community
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities for nursing staff, with a focus on geriatric care principles, including managing chronic diseases, dementia care, and end-of-life issues.
• Develop strategies to manage chronic conditions, improve functional status, and enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
• Participate in external workgroups to strengthen the ADHC model.
• Lead, manage, and supervise nursing staff, ensuring high levels of performance, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
• Lead quality improvement interventions and reporting findings to the team
• Familiarity with the use of community health education to promote health outcomes.
• Develop staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and manage workforce productivity.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment within the nursing team.

Operational Management:

• Manage the daily operations of the nursing unit, including patient flow, resource allocation, and overall efficiency of the nursing staff
• Monitor the needs of the team, including supplies, equipment, and staffing needs, to maintain financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies, and agency policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and monitor performance improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Communicate effectively with the leadership team, other departments, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in agency committees, quality improvement meetings, and other leadership functions.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and program administration to relay information and advocate for needed resources.

Professional Development & Education

• Stay current with nursing trends, regulations, and healthcare innovations to ensure high-quality care.
• Encourage and support continuing education and certification opportunities for nursing staff.
• Provide clinical guidance and training to nursing staff as necessary, including on new technologies, treatments, or procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) required; masters degree in nursing or healthcare administration preferred.
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience or sensitivity to working individuals or families who have issues of mental illness, substance use, homelessness or HIV/AIDS
• Experience working with patients in the geriatric modality
• Strong leadership ability
• Ability to use data to inform clinical and administrative decision making
• Ability to apply population health and Continuous Quality Improvement principles to work
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Working Conditions:The working hours are 9 to 5 p.m. Working one weekend optional but available in case of emergency. Program services are open 364 days a year. This schedule offers one day a week remote after provisional period is completed and based on needs of the program. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the needs of the healthcare facility.Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at [email protected] Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York States first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.orgHousing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.