Chief Nursing Executive, Behavioral Health

Agape Behavioral Health; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Insurance

Competitive PTO Policy

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with employer match

Culture of unconditional love

Job summary

Agape Behavioral Center is seeking a Full-Time Vice President of Nursing to lead nursing services across three behavioral health facilities in South Florida. The role oversees DON, RNs, and LPNs, aligning care with AHCA, DCF, Joint Commission, and other standards.

Responsibilities include admissions oversight, policy development, KPI tracking, budget management, and collaboration with Medical Director and executive leadership. Schedule includes on-site presence in Oakland Park and Port St. Lucie.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting.
• Current Florida RN license - active.
• Minimum 2 years progressive nursing leadership in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for nursing across all facilities and supervise nursing staff.
• Review admissions for medical appropriateness and safe level of care.
• Lead high-acuity admissions with Medical Director.
• Develop and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and protocols across all facilities.
• Ensure regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards compliance; lead survey readiness.
• Track KPIs and report department performance to executive leadership.
• Oversee nursing budget, staffing, and resource utilization across sites.
• Coordinate with external providers and emergency response as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

KPIs tracking

Crisis management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Agape Behavioral Center is seeking a Full-Time Vice President of Nursing to lead nursing services across three behavioral health facilities in South Florida. The role oversees DON, RNs, and LPNs, aligning care with AHCA, DCF, Joint Commission, and other standards.

Responsibilities include admissions oversight, policy development, KPI tracking, budget management, and collaboration with Medical Director and executive leadership. Schedule includes on-site presence in Oakland Park and Port St. Lucie.