About this role
For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.
As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.
We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.
For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org
Program Overview:
Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior.
Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Nurse Manager:
Ensures that physician contacts occur and arranges for further medical treatment when needed
Attends and actively participates in weekly treatment meetings and management team meetings
Works with consulting psychiatrist and pediatrician and oversees the follow-through on medical orders and recommendations.
Participates in quality improvement program by providing reports delineating standards, recommendations, and comparison ratings
Actively participates in the training of all new employees in medical/nursing positions
Provides infection control training and leads infection control precautions and implementation on campus
Reviews medical charts on youth monthly (e.g. vital signs, weight, response to consultation, follow-up to consultations, response to medications, and side effects and adverse reactions to prescribed medication)
Completes monthly emergency room reports, nursing reports, and infection control reports
Oversees the maintenance and consistency of medical records in accordance with JCAHO and DHS standards and organizational policies and procedures
Manages the employee and youth hepatitis vaccination program
Supervises the nursing service and delivers first aid to youth who become ill or injured
Oversees the communication and administration of medications by nursing staff
Monitors youth’s health care status
Oversees the management of nursing activities including quality of care and assessments
Approves work schedule and time-off requests for all nurses
Oversees the direct care staff and nursing staff caring for sick youth
Supervises and approves the on-call schedule
Evaluates and makes changes to medical policies and procedures as needed
Rotates management team on-call responsibilities as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility.
Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Qualifications:
Nursing degree (RN) or completed a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program from an accredited school of nursing and be enrolled in a RN program within 3 years of position start date (required)
Active nursing license in the applicable state (required)
2 years pediatric, community health, and/or psychiatric field experience (preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Youth Villages Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
Time off:
2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
*Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
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What you'll do
- The Nurse Manager ensures physician contacts and arranges further medical treatment as needed while overseeing nursing staff and medical records. They participate in treatment meetings, manage nursing activities, and provide training for new employees.
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