Behavioral Health Nurse Manager - Brooklyn, NY

STI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BHMC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a leadership role in psychiatry. The candidate should have 5+ years of nursing, 5+ years in psychiatry, and 2+ years in leadership, with strong clinical, regulatory, and CQI skills. The role ensures NYSDOH/JCAHO compliance and guides quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include using BHMC's EHR and health-system tools, upholding professional standards, and supporting budgeting and administrative tasks while fostering teamwork and growth.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in New York State.
• BSN degree required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Crisis Management certification (PMCS, TRUST).
• Two years of formal experience with pediatric ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and CQI activities.
• Utilize BHMC electronic record systems and hospital systems.
• Support budgeting and administrative tasks while maintaining professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality Improvement

Budgeting/Administration

English literacy

Education

BSN

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

BHMC EHR

Job description

• Minimum five (5) years as Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a leadership role.
• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills; works as a team player.
• Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators.
• Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings.
• Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends.
• Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Demonstrates competence in leadership, budgetary and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional growth and development.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Experience and demonstrated competency in applicable clinical specialty.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Able to read, write, see and hear English.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC's electronic record systems, equipment and healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum five (5) years as Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a leadership role.
• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills; works as a team player.
• Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators.
• Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings.
• Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends.
• Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Demonstrates competence in leadership, budgetary and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional growth and development.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Experience and demonstrated competency in applicable clinical specialty.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Able to read, write, see and hear English.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC's electronic record systems, equipment and healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Education

Required Education:

• Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN.

Preferred Education

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Basic Life Support.
• ACLS.
• Crisis Management (PMCS, TRUST).

Experience

Required Skills & Experience: Previous experience working with children ages six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age (paid or unpaid).

• Two (2) years of formal experience.