Nursing Director – Behavioral Health - West Palm Beach, Florida (Full Time, Direct Hire)
About The Position
A leading acute care hospital in West Palm Beach is seeking an experienced Nursing Director – Behavioral Health to lead and oversee operations within a large inpatient behavioral health department. This leadership role is responsible for driving clinical excellence, improving patient outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing staff performance in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and hands-on leader with a strong background in behavioral health and acute care settings, capable of managing complex operations while fostering a culture of quality and safety.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Behavioral Health, OR Nurse Manager with 5+ years of acute care experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Willingness to obtain a Master’s degree within 6 months of hire
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health operations in an acute care setting
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience managing teams in hospital or inpatient psychiatric settings
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, regulated healthcare environment
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Experience in large hospital systems or multi-unit behavioral health departments
- Strong background in quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for daily operations of the Behavioral Health department
- Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals, policies, and performance standards
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and regulatory compliance efforts
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and workforce management to ensure high-quality patient care
- Monitor departmental budgets, productivity, and resource utilization
- Drive patient satisfaction and positive care outcomes
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, staff, and executive leadership
- Support staff development through training, coaching, and performance evaluations
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance behavioral health services
- Lead strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and clinical performance
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Salary discussed upfront
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
