RN Manager - Registered Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health - Days
About The Position
Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent’s East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness. The RN Manager Behavioral Health role leads and oversees the clinical and operational aspects of the behavioral health department, ensuring quality care, staff development, and adherence to regulations. This role may involve direct patient care, particularly in a crisis or high-risk setting, and focuses on providing a safe and effective environment for patients and staff.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program AND professional licensure/certification required.
- 3 (Three) years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise a team of behavioral health professionals, including nursing, therapists, counselors, and mental health technicians.
- Develop and implement behavioral health programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and patient needs.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within the unit(s).
- Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s).
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in the unit(s).
- Develops and maintains quality monitoring systems for the assigned unit(s).
- Manage budgets, schedules, and other operational aspects of the department. Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Ensures a high level of associate, patient and physician satisfaction.
- Conducts hiring, training, directing, counseling, development and evaluating of staff.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers, community agencies, and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
