Behavioral Health Nurse Manager - Lead Care & Teams

Universal Health Services; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Nurse Manager to provide clinical, operational, and people leadership for its behavioral health units. You will drive quality patient care, staff engagement, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a visible leadership presence.

The role is full-time and salaried, primarily evening hours, with a weekend leadership rotation about once a month. Occasional cross-shift coverage may be required to ensure effective leadership and team engagement.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in WA.
• BSN degree required.
• Minimum 3 years Behavioral Health nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational, and people leadership for behavioral health units.
• Support quality patient care, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and performance.
• Coach and develop staff; manage performance and staffing; ensure patient flow.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams; promote safety and accountability.

Skills

RN license WA

BSN

Behavioral health leadership

Leadership experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Nurse Manager to provide clinical, operational, and people leadership for its behavioral health units. You will drive quality patient care, staff engagement, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a visible leadership presence.

The role is full-time and salaried, primarily evening hours, with a weekend leadership rotation about once a month. Occasional cross-shift coverage may be required to ensure effective leadership and team engagement.