Nurse Manager of Article 28/Off Sites

Description - Internal

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager of Article 28/Off Sites is responsible for the strategic, clinical, and operational oversight of all Article 28 licensed facilities/Ambulatory Off Sites. This role ensures compliance with New York State Department of Health (DOH), Office of Mental Health (OMH), and other regulatory requirements while promoting high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health services. The Nurse Manager leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees program performance, and supports organization goals related to access, quality, and financial sustainability.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Duties of the Nurse Manager of Article 28/Off Sites may include the following but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day oversight of Article 28 clinic-licensed facilities/Ambulatory Off sites operations.
• Ensure efficient service delivery, patient flow, and adherence to productivity targets.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standards and organizational objectives.
• Monitor site performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with Article 28 regulations and licensure requirements.
• Oversee preparation for audits, surveys, and site visits (DOH, OMH, Medicaid, Joint Commission (if applicable).
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Support implementation of best practices in behavioral health treatment, including integrated care models.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and quality indicators.
• Supervise site leadership (Program Directors, Clinic Managers, Supervisors).
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of staff.
• Foster a positive work environment that supports staff engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Support expansion of services, including new programs and site development.
• Identify opportunities to increase access to care and improve community outreach.
• Align site operations with organizational strategic goals.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, community partners, and internal leadership.
• Collaborate across departments (compliance, finance, HR, IT).
• Represent the organization in meetings, committees, and community forums.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, unrestricted New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years managing ambulatory care, primary care, diagnostic and treatment centers, federally qualified health centers, or Article 28 healthcare facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance, audits, and quality improvement.
• Strong leadership, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of New York State behavioral health regulations and Medicaid billing.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to travel between multiple clinical locations.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and support site operations as needed.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, t he day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Qualifications - Internal