Nurse Manager ***$8,000 SIGN-ON BONUS*** - Carbondale, IL

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful.Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results.By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community.When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Nursing Managers responsibilities:.

• Supervisesstaff engaged in delivering nursing services
• Conductscomprehensive assessments, charting vitals, completing admission forms, and documentsmedical history
• Auditsmedical records for accuracy of diagnosis and care
• Ensurescompliance with contractual requirements, established policies and procedures, and applicable regulations
• Evaluatescomplex cases and workswith clinical treatment team to devise appropriate treatment responses
• Actsas liaison with physicians, psychiatrists, and other medical professionals to assure appropriate care
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing or health-related field preferred: Bachelor's Required
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible nursing experience, with at least three years managerial experience, and at least two years nursing experience in psychiatric and substance abuse fields
• Current professional licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of Illinois
• High level of problem solving and analytical abilities necessary to provide support to departments in the development of complex systems and services, for use in resolving problems requiring a comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills necessary to provide leadership. Ability to resolve frequently complex issues, to coordinate compliance and to successfully implement change.
• Computer literacy in order to complete required forms, reports and correspondence.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal or corrected vision, and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical).
• Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical).
• Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical).
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms (critical).
• Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens; and touch sensitivity necessary to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort (critical).
• Depending on Center assigned, ability to drive vehicle to various locations (essential).
• Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk and move about for up to two hours at a time (desirable).

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

• Health and Wellness:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.