Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health/Acute Stabilization Center
About The Position
The Nurse Manager leads the Behavioral Health/Acute Stabilization Center, overseeing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and managing the center’s daily operations. The role requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of behavioral health nursing practices. The Nurse Manager develops and implements nursing policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standards, coordinates patient care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and monitors compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements. The role also manages staffing schedules, budgets, and resources; facilitates staff training, performance evaluations, and professional development; and responds to patient and family concerns with empathy and professionalism.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) coursework/program completion.
- 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in a high-acuity, inpatient behavioral health unit setting.
- Experience managing nursing staff and coordinating patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage nursing staff to deliver exceptional behavioral health care.
- Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Coordinate patient care activities to ensure effective and timely treatment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements.
- Manage staffing schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Facilitate staff training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Address patient and family concerns with empathy and professionalism.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
