Nurse Manager (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Gilbert, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Copper Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Nurse Manager (RN) to lead behavioral health nursing operations at its hospital in Gilbert, Arizona. Copper Springs is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital offering inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adults and seniors. The role supports the organization’s mission of making communities healthier through compassionate, evidence-based patient care.

The Nurse Manager helps develop departmental goals, standards, and objectives aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. The position oversees staffing and staff relations, departmental budgets and compliance, and the quality and coordination of patient care. The Nurse Manager may provide patient care when necessary and fosters professional growth while integrating evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled five days per week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates must hold a current Arizona or compact multistate RN license and have a BSN or an ADN with current enrollment in a BSN program. AHA Basic Life Support certification is required. Three years of medical-surgical nursing experience and at least two years of supervisory experience are required. Prior psychiatric healthcare experience, including work with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients, is preferred.

Requirements

• Current Arizona or compact multistate RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with current enrollment in a BSN program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Three years of experience in all aspects of medical-surgical nursing.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing departmental goals, standards, and objectives that support the organization’s strategic plan and vision.
• Manage staff relations, including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management.
• Perform and oversee scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations.
• Determine and justify needs for systems, equipment, and supplies; monitor usage and oversee proper working order and stock supplies.
• Assess the quality of patient care and coordinate patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Provide patient care when necessary.
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager