Nurse Manager (RN)
About The Position
The Nurse Manager leads nursing operations for a 50-bed adult inpatient crisis stabilization unit in Melbourne, Florida, serving patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies and co-occurring conditions. This hands-on leadership role oversees approximately 50–60 nursing and behavioral health staff and a typical daily census of approximately 35–45 patients. The Nurse Manager supports staff development, provides direct patient care and medication administration, and collaborates with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and nursing professionals to maintain clinical quality and patient safety. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift. A dedicated staffing department manages scheduling, and there is no routine Administrator-on-Call rotation, though occasional unit-specific after-hours questions may arise. The role offers an opportunity to strengthen staff education, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance in a high-acuity behavioral health setting.
Requirements
- Active Florida RN license or eligibility to obtain one.
- 3–5 years of psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience.
- At least 2 years of meaningful nursing leadership experience.
- Comfort providing direct patient care and administering medications.
- Experience supporting high-acuity psychiatric patients.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acute crisis stabilization or inpatient psychiatric care is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee nursing operations for a 50-bed adult inpatient crisis stabilization unit.
- Lead approximately 50–60 nursing and behavioral health staff.
- Provide direct patient care and administer medications.
- Support staff development, mentoring, and clinical excellence.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and nursing professionals.
- Promote clinical quality, patient safety, staff education, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available.
- Relocation assistance available.
- 26 days of PTO to start, increasing to 44 days.
- 100% PTO sellback opportunity after one year.
- Medical insurance with 92% of employee-only premiums covered by the employer under BlueCare 60.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employer-funded 401(a) retirement plan starting at 8.5% once eligible, increasing to 14.5%.
- Employer-paid life insurance equal to three times annual salary.
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
- Annual merit increase opportunities.
- Employer-covered license and certification renewals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
