Behavioral Health Nursing Manager — On-Site Leadership

Auroraarizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead an inpatient nursing unit and drive clinical excellence on a daily basis. This on-site, full-time role requires strong leadership to coach and develop staff while ensuring safety, compassion, and high-quality patient care within regulatory standards.

The Nursing Manager collaborates with the Director of Nursing, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to promote outcomes and a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of professional nursing experience.
• Arizona RN license, CPR, fingerprints, TB clearance and Aurora requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and clinical oversight for an assigned nursing unit.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and support nursing staff.
• Ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care and compliance with policies.
• Monitor care quality and nursing practices for compliance.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to address staffing needs and coverage.
• Participate in clinical rounds and be accessible to patients and staff.
• Support nurses in complex patient care situations and emergencies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead an inpatient nursing unit and drive clinical excellence on a daily basis. This on-site, full-time role requires strong leadership to coach and develop staff while ensuring safety, compassion, and high-quality patient care within regulatory standards.

The Nursing Manager collaborates with the Director of Nursing, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to promote outcomes and a therapeutic environment.