Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health (Acute Inpatient Unit)
FlexStaff•Village of New Hyde Park, NY
•$132,000 - $156,000•Onsite
About The Position
FlexStaff is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Acute Inpatient unit at our client, a premier behavioral health center in Lower Manhattan. The Assistant Nurse Manager is a Registered Professional Nurse who serves as a clinical leader, overseeing daily unit operations, ensuring quality patient care delivery, and fostering staff excellence. This role functions in collaboration with, or in the absence of, the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience
- Must have acute care Behavioral Health experience.
- Knowledge of New York State regulatory standards (OMH/OASAS).
- Experience in managing unionized staff.
Nice To Haves
- Master's in Nursing or health-related field preferred
- charge nurse or supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Leads nursing practice grounded in relationship-centered care principles.
- Oversees and models purposeful hourly rounding, conducts daily patient rounds, addresses concerns, and facilitates service recovery.
- Champions patient advocacy, communication of experience metrics, and interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
- Designs and maintains a safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care environment.
- Leads quality improvement initiatives, participates in RCA processes, and implements corrective actions.
- Fosters a just culture that encourages error reporting and adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Provides administrative and clinical oversight for 24/7 patient care delivery, including staffing, throughput, and resource allocation.
- Manages unit budgets, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory mandates (e.g., DOH, Joint Commission).
- Recruits, retains, evaluates, mentors, and coaches nursing staff.
- Facilitates effective communication, shared decision-making, and staff participation in unit initiatives.
- Interprets and implements collective bargaining agreements.
- Promotes clinical excellence, ethical decision-making, and evidence-based practice.
- Serves as a professional role model and preceptor, fostering continuous learning and scholarship among staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
