Nursing Manager - Prescott, AZ
About The Position
The Nursing Manager oversees daily nursing operations across inpatient acute psychiatric units in Prescott Valley, Arizona. This full-time, on-site, interim contract leadership role coordinates clinical workflows, supervises Registered Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians, manages staffing, and supports safe, effective patient care. The role is a working-leader position with an active presence on the units and direct nursing coverage when staffing shortages, emergencies, or increased patient acuity require it. The manager leads clinical huddles, shift reports, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings; assigns nursing staff and sets nurse-to-patient ratios according to census and acuity; conducts unit rounds and safety and infection-prevention checks; and collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues on individualized treatment plans and continuity of care. The position reviews incident reports, medication variances, grievances, and quality indicators, and works with nursing leadership and quality management on root-cause analyses and corrective action plans. The Nursing Manager provides clinical leadership during psychiatric emergencies and behavioral crises, including therapeutic de-escalation and oversight of restraint and seclusion practices from initiation through monitoring, documentation, and discontinuation. The role supports medication safety and the care of patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, detoxification, or withdrawal. It also supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff; coordinates competency assessments, orientation, and ongoing education; and promotes teamwork and professional growth. The position is responsible for regulatory compliance and documentation quality, including applicable Arizona Department of Health Services licensing requirements, The Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and AHCCCS requirements. The care model is recovery-oriented and trauma-informed.
Requirements
- Current, active, unrestricted Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid multistate compact RN license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification or equivalent de-escalation training.
- 3 to 5 years of professional nursing experience.
- At least 2 years of nursing supervisory or management experience in an acute psychiatric hospital or inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing nursing operations, staffing, clinical workflows, and patient safety.
- Working knowledge of ADHS licensing regulations, TJC accreditation standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and AHCCCS behavioral health requirements.
- Experience managing psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention, and behavioral health patient care.
- Valid Arizona driver's license.
- Ability to obtain or maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Ability to work on-site in an inpatient psychiatric care environment and respond effectively during psychiatric emergencies.
- Ability to perform administrative duties involving computers, electronic health records, and communication systems; sit for extended periods; and occasionally lift or move 5 or more pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to provide direct nursing care when staffing or acuity requires it.
- Ability and willingness to accept an interim, contract-based engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be considered with significant psychiatric hospital leadership experience.
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC).
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily nursing operations and clinical workflows across inpatient acute psychiatric units.
- Manage nursing schedules, staffing assignments, and nurse-to-patient ratios based on patient census and acuity.
- Lead daily clinical huddles, shift reports, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Conduct routine unit rounds, environmental safety assessments, and infection-prevention checks.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues to support individualized treatment plans and continuity of care.
- Maintain compliance with ADHS licensing requirements, TJC standards, and CMS Conditions of Participation.
- Ensure nursing documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with AHCCCS requirements and individualized treatment plans.
- Review incident reports, medication variances, patient grievances, and other quality indicators; partner on root-cause analyses and corrective action plans.
- Monitor clinical practice for regulatory readiness and continuous quality improvement, and promote adherence to clinical policies, safety procedures, and professional nursing standards.
- Provide clinical leadership during psychiatric emergencies and behavioral crises, including therapeutic de-escalation and oversight of restraint and seclusion practice.
- Monitor medication administration, controlled substance reconciliation, and medication safety protocols.
- Support safe clinical management of patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, detoxification, or withdrawal.
- Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and support Registered Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians.
- Coordinate staff scheduling, performance evaluations, competency assessments, orientation, and ongoing education.
- Promote teamwork and clear communication across nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide direct patient care and hands-on nursing coverage during staffing shortages, emergencies, or increased operational demands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
