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 are looking for an experienced Nurse Manager who is clinically confident, dependable, and able to lead a nursing team in a fast-paced behavioral health environment.

This role is ideal for an RN who enjoys leadership, problem-solving, variety, and working with multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the nursing team and oversee daily nursing activities
• Provide direct patient care and support nursing operations as needed
• Administer and document medications according to physician orders, facility policies, and regulations
• Complete and oversee patient assessments, vital signs, CIWAs, COWS, safety assessments, and other clinical evaluations
• Respond to medical emergencies and changes in patients' physical or mental conditions
• Perform and oversee UDS, lab draws, EKGs, and other clinical procedures
• Maintain accurate medication records and clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, the Executive Director, BHTs, and clinical staff to coordinate patient care
• Assist with staff training, onboarding, competency check-offs, and EHR training
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing nursing staff
• Monitor nursing responsibilities and ensure policies and procedures are followed
• Assist with medical supply ordering and inventory
• Document and report nursing incidents and medication errors
• Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Provide on-call support for emergencies and staffing needs

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with variety and changing priorities
• Are comfortable managing multiple tasks and responding to issues as they arise
• Have strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Can take initiative while following established policies and procedures
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, providers, and staff
• Remain calm and composed in stressful situations
• Take pride in accuracy, accountability, and patient safety
• Are comfortable leading and supporting a nursing team
• Work well independently while knowing when to seek guidance
• Are adaptable and open to improving processes
• Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents and families

What We're Looking For

• Current and unrestricted Texas RN license
• 3+ years of staff nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or chemical dependency
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) 
• Current BLS certification
• Knowledge of medications, nursing standards, and scope of practice
• Understanding of substance use disorders and behavioral health treatment
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria
• Experience with EHR systems and Microsoft Word/Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Why Clearfork Academy?

• Meaningful work helping adolescents and families
• Leadership opportunity within a behavioral health treatment setting
• Collaborative medical and clinical team
• Variety and opportunities to problem-solve
• Opportunity to develop and support a nursing team
• Mission-driven organization focused on recovery and long-term growth

Clearfork Academy
Leading Adolescents to a New Legacy

If you're an experienced RN ready to take the next step into Nurse Manager leadership and want your work to have a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

EEOC Statement

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