Nurse Manager

Description

Help Adolescents Build a New Legacy

At Clearfork Academy, we provide high-quality substance abuse and mental health treatment for adolescents and young adults. We're looking for an experienced, adaptable, and solutions-focused Nurse Manager who thrives in a fast-paced behavioral health environment and enjoys balancing direct patient care with leadership responsibilities. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys variety, takes initiative, leads by example, and can confidently guide a team while responding to changing patient and operational needs.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct nursing care, including patient assessments, medication administration, and clinical documentation
• Monitor patient health status by completing vital signs, withdrawal assessments (CIWA/COWS), safety assessments, and nursing evaluations
• Collaborate with physicians, counselors, Recovery Coaches, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide exceptional patient care
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the nursing team
• Assist with staff training, onboarding, competency evaluations, and performance support
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, Texas regulations, Joint Commission standards, and nursing best practices
• Monitor medication administration, inventory, documentation, medication error reporting, and infection control procedures
• Assist with admissions, patient orientations, laboratory coordination, and nursing documentation
• Interviews all new nursing candidates 
• Help manage nursing supplies, equipment, and daily operational needs
• Maintain on-call availability for emergencies and staffing support as needed

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges
• Like solving problems quickly and making decisions with confidence
• Thrive when balancing patient care, leadership responsibilities, and multiple priorities
• Prefer variety over repetitive daily routines
• Stay calm, organized, and focused during stressful situations
• Communicate confidently and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and staff
• Take initiative and enjoy helping others succeed through coaching and leadership
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Value teamwork while also being comfortable working independently
• Find purpose in helping adolescents and families through recovery

What We're Looking For

• Current and unrestricted Texas RN license
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, or related field preferred
• Minimum three years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, or psychiatric care (required)
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong knowledge of nursing standards, medication administration, and behavioral health best practices
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and addiction treatment principles preferred
• Excellent critical-thinking, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory compliance

Why Clearfork Academy?

• Opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team making a meaningful impact
• Mission-driven organization focused on adolescent recovery and lasting change
• Collaborative leadership team that values innovation and professional growth
• Dynamic environment where your leadership and clinical expertise make a difference every day
• Meaningful work that helps adolescents and families build healthier futures

If you're a motivated nursing leader who enjoys problem-solving, mentoring others, and making a lasting impact in behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

Clearfork Academy

Leading Adolescents to a New Legacy

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