Full-Time
Nurse Manager
Comprehensive Integrated Outpatient Treatment
Updated on 9/4/2026
Whitney M Young Jr Health Center
Compensation Overview
$96k - $112k/yr
Albany, NY, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Bachelor of Science (BS)
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
Infection Control
Medication Administration
Risk Management
HIPAA
Patient Education
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program licensed or approved by the State of New York.
- Current New York State nursing license and registration in good standing.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a nursing environment.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clinical oversight for nursing personnel and medical support staff within outpatient, opioid treatment program, and integrated primary care services.
- Supervise nursing personnel and medical support staff within integrated outpatient programs and opioid treatment programming.
- Oversee nursing protocols and standards of practice for medication administration and dosing, medication-assisted treatment, nursing assessments, physical health monitoring, patient education, and toxicology testing.
- Ensure nursing practices comply with governing and accreditation bodies, including New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports regulations, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and The Joint Commission.
- Coordinate nursing schedules, duties, and staffing coverage to ensure continuity of patient care, including direction and supervision of integrated nursing staff.
- Support implementation of integrated care workflows between the Comprehensive Integrated Outpatient Treatment Program and primary care services.
- Develop, revise, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and programs, including standards and outcome measurements.
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, medical providers, and primary care partners on chronic disease management, preventive health screenings, communicable disease prevention and monitoring, vaccination initiatives, wellness, and health promotion.
- Promote integrated treatment and service planning addressing physical health, behavioral health, and recovery goals.
- Ensure safe and compliant administration of methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other approved addiction-treatment medications.
- Monitor medication administration procedures, dosing documentation, medication records, and medication storage practices.
- Collaborate with prescribing providers regarding medication adherence, patient response, and clinical concerns.
- Monitor diversion-control practices and medication-safety initiatives.
- Ensure patient education regarding medications, side effects, overdose prevention, harm-reduction principles, and wellness management.
- Carry out medical orders as directed by the physician, nurse practitioner, or medical provider.
- Ensure completion of nursing assessments, including mental health, nutrition, and pain assessments, for assigned patients.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of patient care, communications, medical orders, referrals, progress notes, discharge notes, supplies, inventories, and other patient-care paperwork.
- Coordinate and assist physicians with medical clearances, physical examinations, and follow-up visits.
- Lead nursing-related patient-safety initiatives and promote a culture of safety throughout the programs.
- Monitor incident reporting and follow-up related to medication errors, adverse events, and patient-safety matters.
- Ensure emergency-preparedness procedures and medical-response protocols are maintained and regularly reviewed within the dispensary and other integrated programs.
- Participate in risk-management and quality-improvement activities.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and maintenance of nursing records.
- Monitor compliance with medication-management and nursing-practice standards.
- Ensure nursing staff conduct daily reports, methadone reconciliation, and other reports required for dispensing compliance.
- Maintain daily methadone-dispensing operations and inventory logs.
- Orient, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff and medical support staff.
- Support nursing activities in preparation for certification reviews, accreditation surveys, and quality initiatives.
- Maintain professional competence through continuing education and learning collaboratives, and maintain required nursing licensure, registration, and certifications.
- Adhere to state and federal regulations and guidelines governing methadone-maintenance treatment programs.
- Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals, safety standards, infection-control protocols, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Communicate and maintain compliance with HIPAA, corporate compliance, and client-confidentiality requirements.
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- At least 5 years of nursing supervisory experience in a behavioral health or substance use disorder facility.
- Registered Professional Nurse experience.
- Bilingual communication ability.
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor certification.