Nurse Manager: Timmy's Home

About Cardea Health:  

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations. Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. We provide medical support to populations that experience homelessness.  

At Cardea, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for our open positions. We value your unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together. 

Primary Work Location:  

Timmy’s Home is one of several Cardea Health transitional housing programs for medically complex and behaviorally vulnerable unhoused individuals. Cardea Health’s transitional housing programs work with a variety of different referring partners across Alameda County. Our transitional housing programs provide supportive services including onsite nurse and caregiver supports, transportation to medical appointments, meals, housing support linkage, and more.   

Job Summary:  

Cardea Health seeks a highly motivated Registered Nurse with a special interest in working with people experiencing homelessness to work as a Nurse Manager. The ideal candidate will be invested in Cardea Health’s mission of serving marginalized populations with compassion and empathy. Cardea clinical staff need to be flexible, patient, and willing to work in challenging environments with a diverse population. Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the orientation of new clinical staff members to the BHBH site, policies, and procedures. Evaluate the readiness of clinical staff to work independently and communicate concerns to clinical leadership 

• Communicate clinical policy initiatives and changes to clinical team. Ensure that trainings, policy updates, and important information points are communicated across clinical staff 

• Identify continuing education needs for clinical staff. Collaborate with clinical leadership to develop and execute continuing education programs 

• Monitor staff performance, report training and coaching as indicated. Report issues with staff performance to the program director 

• Direct the daily clinical care provided on site by Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and caregivers 

• Develop and enact quality improvement and quality assurance programs appropriate for clinical programs 

• Arrange and attend case conferences with collaborating partners for complex clients 

• Standardize clinical documentation practices according to site policies and scope of care 

• Ensure communication regarding active resident issues occurs across shifts 

• Coordinate personal care needs with the Caregiver Supervisor and caregiving team 

• Assist in the arrangement and facilitation of on-site care provided by outside agencies such as home health, wound care, PT/OT and IHSS workers 

• Provide quality care in accordance with Cardea Health policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect 

• Conduct client intake assessments upon arrival to the program. Identify clinical needs and individualized goals of stay. Execute care plans for admitted clients in collaboration with primary, behavioral, and specialty care teams, medical directors, and clients 

• Provide clients with appropriate information and education to make informed choices related to medical care and treatment that reflect individual preferences 

• Maintain communication among other members of the clinical team. Communicate effectively to partner hospitals, co