Assistant Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Weekend rotation

Relocation assistance

Holiday coverage

Job summary

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead inpatient Behavioral Health services, overseeing a diverse patient population and supporting a dynamic nursing team.

You will partner with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, therapeutic care delivery while promoting a positive work environment and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience; leadership experience preferred.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
• Unit/Dept specific certifications are required.
• Successful completion of Leader Education & Training is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical and administrative leadership across inpatient Behavioral Health services.
• Offer coaching, mentorship, and development support to nursing staff and support teams.
• Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling, and resource management to ensure quality patient care.
• Promote a safe therapeutic environment through crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary partners for coordinated care.
• Drive patient safety, quality outcomes, and patient experience initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, performance management, and professional development efforts.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

What We Offer

At Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to help lead a dedicated Behavioral Health team committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. As an Assistant Nurse Manager, you'll support a dynamic inpatient Behavioral Health service line caring for diverse patient populations, including Geriatric, General Adult Intensive Management, Child & Adolescent, and Dual Diagnosis patients.

This leadership opportunity offers:

• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven Behavioral Health program serving patients across the lifespan
• A collaborative interdisciplinary environment focused on patient safety, therapeutic excellence, and high-quality outcomes
• Opportunities to mentor, develop, and support nursing team members while helping shape unit culture and engagement
• Exposure to a broad range of behavioral health conditions, crisis intervention scenarios, and evidence-based treatment approaches
• Leadership support and professional growth opportunities within one of the region's leading healthcare organizations
• The ability to influence quality initiatives, operational excellence, and patient care outcomes
• A supportive team environment that values accountability, compassion, teamwork, and innovation
• night-shift leadership schedule of 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM
• Every third weekend commitment within a six-week scheduling period
• Shared holiday coverage, with assigned holidays distributed equitably among the Behavioral Health Assistant Nurse Manager team
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

What You'll Do

As Assistant Nurse Manager, you'll serve as a visible and approachable leader, providing both clinical and operational support to a high-performing Behavioral Health team. You'll collaborate closely with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe, effective, and therapeutic care delivery while fostering a positive work environment for team members.

In this role, you will:

• Support daily clinical and administrative operations across inpatient Behavioral Health services
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to nursing team members and support staff
• Assist with staffing coordination, scheduling, and resource management to support quality patient care
• Promote a safe therapeutic environment through crisis intervention, de-escalation support, and regulatory compliance oversight
• Partner with team members to drive patient safety, quality outcomes, and patient experience initiatives
• Support employee engagement, performance management, and professional development efforts
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure coordinated patient care
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and compassionate patient-centered care
• Help ensure adherence to organizational, regulatory, and behavioral health standards and best practices
• Support care delivery for patients experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, life stressors, and stress-related physical symptoms
• Serve as a visible leader and resource for staff, helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and supporting a 7:1 patient-to-RN ratio model

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BSN, preferred. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience, preferred. Prior demonstrated nursing leadership, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
  • Unit/Dept Specific Required Certifications.
• Additional Skills (required): Successful completion of generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to successfully complete Leader Education & Training

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.