Nurse Manager - Recovery
Company: Summit BHC
Location: Fair Oaks
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Nurse Manager - Recovery | Fair Oaks Recovery Center |
Sacramento, California About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Nurse
Manager assists the DON/CNO with directing, planning, coordinating,
monitoring, and supervising the effective and efficient operations
of nursing in the delivery of behavioral health care to all
clients. Responsible for the clinical management of the milieu,
coordination of client care and staffing according to predetermined
guidelines, monitoring and functioning within budget, supervision
of staff, and maintenance of regulatory standards in a manner that
assures the deliverance of quality care in a safe and
cost-effective manner. Compensation: $110k-$135k Roles and
Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Collaborates with
interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments, and
administration to ensure that all clients’ physical,
biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and
when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve the issue.
Monitors nursing practices and activities to assure quality client
care. Communicates expectations of client care to staff. Manages
the activities of staff, coordinating safe and appropriate care
between departments and disciplines. Monitors time schedules to
determine adequate staff and skill levels. Assures presence of
adequate staff on all shifts according to staffing guidelines.
Evaluates staff performance, initiates recommendations for hiring,
promotion, suspension, and termination of staff. Utilizes the
progressive disciplinary process as necessary. Performs
administrative or managerial functions such as planning and
monitoring budgets and authorizing expenditures within budgetary
guidelines. Monitors Performance Improvement initiatives and
reports information to the Nursing Executive and Director of
Quality and Risk Management. Anticipates and effectively manages
changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based
on measurement of client acuity/care needed. Provides consultations
and expertise in the delivery of care to client. Serves as a
clinical and service resource to staff. Models expectations related
to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to
the importance of client safety. Identifies the educational needs
of staff, develops and conducts educational or training programs.
Assists with the development and implementation of department
policies and procedures. Addresses employee performance issues at
the time noticed and assists with any follow-up as necessary.
Facilitates groups, if necessary. Prepares reports to inform
management of the status and implementation of programs, services,
and quality initiatives of the unit. May work a shift on a specific
unit when all other efforts in filling the shift with other staff
has been exhausted. Audits and organizes medication room to
maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, best practices,
and reduce the opportunity for medication errors or diversion.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an
approved/accredited school of nursing required, BSN preferred.
Three or more years’ experience as a RN required. Two or more
years’ experience in behavioral health required. Experience working
with behavioral treatment services for children, adolescents,
adults, chemically dependent and/or dually diagnosed clients.
Experience with medication teaching, management of the therapeutic
milieu and providing mandatory and voluntary in-service training.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid current RN license from
the state or from a compact state, where applicable. Certified in
Psychiatric Nursing preferred. CPR certification and de-escalation
training required (training available upon hire and offered by
facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility
requirements. SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: One or more years’
leadership or management experience required. Why Fair Oaks
Recovery Center?Fair Oaks Recovery Center offers a comprehensive
benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience
and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting
a resume. Fair Oaks Recovery Center is an EOE. Veterans and
military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is
dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our
treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the
unique strengths of the military community in supporting our
mission to serve those who have served.
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