BH Link Psychiatric Nurse Manager

The Hire • East Providence, RI

52d • Onsite

About The Position

The BH Link Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for a 24/7 behavioral health crisis stabilization program. This role oversees nursing staff, ensures safe and effective patient care, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports interdisciplinary collaboration. The Nurse Manager balances administrative responsibilities with hands-on clinical leadership, including floor coverage, staff supervision, scheduling, and participation in recruitment and professional development initiatives.

Requirements

• RN required.
• Current license to practice in Rhode Island.
• Experience and interest in serving clients with psychiatric and/or substance disorders.
• 3 years' experience working in a healthcare setting.
• QMHP training provided/required within the first quarter of onboarding.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in supervisory role preferred.
• Multilingual professionals are encouraged to apply (and are reimbursed accordingly).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical coverage as needed to ensure safe, continuous, and high-quality care within a 24/7 crisis stabilization program.
• Delivers hands-on nursing care during high census, staffing shortages, or increased acuity, including assessments, medication administration, and clinical monitoring.
• Supports triage and crisis response efforts, including management of complex or high-risk cases.
• Provides real-time clinical supervision, ensuring adherence to documentation, medication safety, and evidence-based practice standards.
• Monitors unit flow, staffing coverage, and safety protocols; responds to emergencies and participates in incident review as required.
• Maintains competency to function as a direct care RN while balancing administrative leadership responsibilities.
• Ensures 24/7 nursing coverage by developing schedules and managing staffing ratios.
• Collaborates with managers to coordinate cross-coverage, PTO, and contingency staffing.
• Manages per diem/float staff to address vacancies, call-outs, and high-demand periods.
• Participates in workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and equitable shift distribution.
• Collaborates with HR and leadership to identify staffing needs and screen candidates for clinical competence and cultural fit.
• Conducts structured interviews and participates in panel evaluations for nursing and interdisciplinary roles.
• Provides hiring recommendations and supports onboarding, orientation, and mentorship of new staff.
• Contributes to workforce development and succession planning.
• Provides clinical and administrative oversight to ensure high-quality, compliant care in a 24/7 crisis environment.
• Reviews documentation, guides staff on complex cases, and ensures adherence to scope-of-practice and regulatory standards.
• Conducts performance evaluations, sets expectations, and addresses performance or conduct issues.
• Supports onboarding, mentorship, professional development, and leadership growth.
• Oversees licensure, certifications, infection control, medication safety, and maintains supervision records for compliance.

Benefits

• Military friendly employer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed