Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for Behavioral Health. You will oversee 24-hour operations on the inpatient behavioral health unit, lead nursing staff, ensure quality patient care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

The role supports staff development, staffing, policy implementation, and patient safety, with twelve-hour night shifts and potential day coverage; orientation and CPI training provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience (required).
• 1-2 years' experience in progressive leadership nursing preferred.
• Behavioral Health/Psych Nursing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports delivery of quality patient care to achieve desired outcomes and participates in developing and revising unit policies and procedures.
• Serves as a clinical and administrative resource to staff; collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to plan, organize, and evaluate care.
• Assists with overall nursing operations, including annual planning, coordinating patient care during assigned shifts, and managing the unit in the nurse manager’s absence.
• Participates in staffing efforts including interviewing, hiring, orienting, and retaining employees; applies progressive discipline when needed.
• Creates and maintains a supportive work environment that promotes engagement and retention.
• Supports staff development by identifying educational opportunities, collaborating with nurse educators, mentoring employees, and providing ongoing performance feedback.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position

Registered Nurse license

Membership in related professional organization preferred

Minimum of 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience (required)

1-2 years' experience in progressive leadership nursing preferred

Behavioral Health/Psych Nursing experience strongly preferred

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health Full Time Night Shifts - TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Description

Welcome to the Inpatient Behavioral Health Services Units 10fg and 10hi at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, where we specialize in providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults aged 18 and up. Our unit operates on an acute crisis stabilization model, ensuring that patients receive the urgent care they need to regain stability and well-being. Our multidisciplinary team approach brings together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and Acute Care Technicians (ACTs). Our collaborative effort ensures that each patient receives personalized and holistic care tailored to their unique needs. We have a dedicated 10 bed geriatric space that focuses on dementia and patients with cognitive impairment. We have 28 other beds for adults experiencing depression and other mental illnesses. Patients on our unit typically stay for an average of 5-7 days, during which they benefit from the expertise and support of our dedicated team. Our staffing model is designed to provide optimal care around the clock, with RNs, LPNs, ACTs, therapists, and social workers. We are available during day, evening, and night shifts. We offer twelve-hour shifts, with a twelve-hour shift every third weekend and a weekend option for those who prefer it. We typically maintain an average patient-to-staff ratio of 1:5. While we prefer nurses with psychiatric/behavioral health experience, we warmly welcome new graduates who are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Join us at the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, where we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients through compassionate care and a collaborative team spirit. We offer a 5–6-week orientation that can be shortened or extended depending upon the new team members learning needs. All new team members attend CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) which is TriHealth’s de-escalation training offered by TriHealth.

Location

375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule

• Full Time Shifts- (40 hrs/week)
• Primarily night shift but must be able to flex to days as needed for meetings/coverage
• Rotating on-call
• No weekends

Job Overview

Under the direction of and in collaboration with the nurse manager, has 24-hour accountability for their area(s) of responsibility. This accountability encompasses: patient care outcomes, service excellence, human resource issues, fiscal management, quality improvement compliance, and communication. Emphasis should be placed on creating a positive environment that fosters professional growth and retention. This environment is supported by the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) acting as a role model and as a mentor and coach to the staff.

Direct Report FTEs = 40-50

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse ‑ physician partnerships.
• Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision ‑ making skills in a fast ‑ moving acute care setting
• Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence ‑ based nursing care across diverse patient populations.
• Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.
• A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.

Incentives & Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options — this role offers career growth opportunities.

The Assistant Nurse Manager position does receive an additional $6.50/hr shift differential for night shift hours.

Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position
• Registered Nurse license required
• Membership in related professional organization preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience (required)
• 1-2 years' experience in progressive leadership nursing preferred
• Behavioral Health/Psych Nursing experience strongly preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Supports delivery of quality patient care to achieve desired outcomes and participates in developing and revising unit policies and procedures.
• Serves as a clinical and administrative resource to staff; collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to plan, organize, and evaluate care.
• Assists with overall nursing operations, including annual planning, coordinating patient care during assigned shifts, and managing the unit in the nurse manager’s absence.
• Participates in staffing efforts including interviewing, hiring, orienting, and retaining employees; applies progressive discipline when needed.
• Creates and maintains a supportive work environment that promotes engagement and retention.
• Supports staff development by identifying educational opportunities, collaborating with nurse educators, mentoring employees, and providing ongoing performance feedback.

Other Job-Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Consistently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Nursing, Hospital, Acute Care, Inpatient Care, Supervisor, Leadership, Psychology, Psych, Behavioral Health