Behavioral Health Nursing Manager

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

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 is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health, to lead the Behavioral Health unit at the DC campus. This full-time role oversees daily operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, budget management, and nursing professional development to ensure safe, high-quality psychiatric care.

The role collaborates with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care and drive continuous

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• MSN or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience.
• Minimum 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.
• DC RN License required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ANCC PMH-BC 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

Leadership

Nursing Administration

Staff Development

Education

BSN

MSN or Healthcare Administration preferred

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health, to lead the Behavioral Health unit at the DC campus. This full-time role oversees daily operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, budget management, and nursing professional development to ensure safe, high-quality psychiatric care.

The role collaborates with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care and drive continuous