Behavioral Health Nurse Manager: Quality-Care Leader

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse Manager (Full Time) to lead the Behavioral Health unit. This role ensures safe, high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care and oversees daily operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, and budget management.

Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other teams to coordinate care, drive quality improvements, and mentor nursing staff.

Qualifications

• BSN required for the role.
• MSN or Healthcare Administration (or related field) preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive leadership or management experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and patient safety initiatives.
• Current DC RN license is required.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or equivalent crisis intervention certification preferred.
• ANCC PMH-BC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Behavioral Health unit.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Develop staffing plans and manage scheduling to ensure appropriate staffing levels and fiscal responsibility.
• Foster a positive work environment that supports employee engagement, retention, and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory agencies, accreditation standards, and behavioral health best practices.
• Monitor patient safety initiatives, including suicide prevention, violence prevention, restraint and seclusion compliance, and de-escalation practices.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives using quality metrics, patient satisfaction data, and clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, therapists, security, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Review incident reports and implement corrective action plans to improve patient and staff safety.
• Oversee medication management processes and ensure adherence to psychiatric treatment protocols.
• Manage departmental budgets, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Ensure completion of annual competencies, mandatory education, and staff performance evaluations.
• Participate in strategic planning, policy development, and hospital committees.
• Serve as a clinical resource and leader during emergencies, patient escalations, and crisis situations.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support staff education and certification.

Skills

Behavioral Health nursing experience

Leadership experience

Crisis intervention experience

Patient safety initiatives

DC RN License

BLS certification

CPI certification preferred

PMH-BC preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Healthcare Administration preferred

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Behavioral Health Nurse Manager (Full Time) to lead the Behavioral Health unit. This role ensures safe, high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care and oversees daily operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, and budget management.

Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other teams to coordinate care, drive quality improvements, and mentor nursing staff.