Nurse Manager
About the job
- A current registered nurse license in the state where the candidate is applying is required.
- At least two years of prior nursing experience are required.
- At least one year of management or supervisory experience is required.
- At least two years of behavioral health experience are required.
- Provide oversight and instructions for on-site nursing to staff and young adults, in alignment with Newport Healthcare’s mission and core values and applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Act as liaison between the nursing team and the Medical Director or Director of Psychiatry.
- Delegate shift-specific responsibilities to maximize efficiency and accuracy in nursing care.
- Work 2–4 clinical shifts per month, cover nurses during vacation or call-outs, and perform clinical duties when the team is short staffed.
- Conduct weekly chart audits and promptly address missing or erroneous documentation.
- Review medication error reports and internal medication-related incident reports.
- Complete compliance-related nursing documentation and treatment plans when an RN may complete them.
- Compile and distribute reports as required.
- Liaise with local pharmacies regarding payment issues and communicate issues to admissions staff.
- Perform phlebotomy when ordered by a physician and coordinate pickup with Quest.
- Uphold Newport Healthcare policies and procedures.
About the company
Newport Healthcare operates a network of adolescent and young adult mental-health programs through Newport Academy, offering residential and outpatient care across the United States. It combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR with experiential activities like equine therapy, art, and yoga, delivered along a continuum that includes residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and therapeutic day schools. Care is provided on a fee-for-service basis and coordinated with major insurers to support families. The goal is to address root causes of high-risk behaviors and co-occurring disorders, empower teens, restore families, and promote lasting mental wellness.
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Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 19, 2026 podcast Shift Happens broadens brand reach and family engagement.
- July 1, 2026 Frontiers in Psychology study strengthens Newport's clinical credibility.
- December 16, 2025 Virginia appellate victory protects group homes and supports expansion.
What critics are saying
- October 1, 2025 closures shuttered nine residential facilities and Irvine headquarters.
- February 24, 2026 WARN notices cut 46 jobs in Sunol and Pleasanton.
- Payer scrutiny and zoning fights can force more exits and threaten the residential model.
What makes Newport Healthcare unique
- NewportHealthcare spans residential, outpatient, and therapeutic day-school care nationwide.
- Brian Setzer promoted Brent Nelson on January 29, 2026, to optimize clinical delivery.
- May 19, 2026 outcomes data and September 9 dashboard quantify treatment results.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement