Behavioral Health Nurse Manager: Lead Care & Quality

Edgewater Health; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Health in Gary, IN seeks a Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for its behavioral health, addiction treatment, outpatient, residential, and community‑based programs.

The role ensures safe, evidence‑based nursing care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement across all nursing services, while leading staff development and clinical policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and active Indiana RN license.
• Minimum 3 years in behavioral health or related healthcare.
• Experience with medication administration and nursing assessments.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (HIPAA, OSHA, DEA).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision across all nursing services.
• Oversee medication management, administration, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality initiatives.
• Develop nursing policies and staff education.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and counselors.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical oversight

Medication management

Infection control

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

EHR proficiency

Education

BSN required

RN license (IN)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

MS Office

Job description

Edgewater Health in Gary, IN seeks a Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for its behavioral health, addiction treatment, outpatient, residential, and community‑based programs.

The role ensures safe, evidence‑based nursing care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement across all nursing services, while leading staff development and clinical policy implementation.