Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

Horizon Health; Dutton Place (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health in Northport, Alabama, seeks a Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health for its 54-bed Adult & Geropsychiatric unit at Northpoint Medical Center. The role oversees nursing care delivery, supports clinical leadership, and directs staffing and performance across the unit.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN with RN license in Alabama, 5–8 years of related experience, and demonstrates strong leadership, crisis management, and documentation skills to ensure regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of related work experience.
• State RN certification/license in AL required.
• CPR, BLS and ACLS required.
• Crisis prevention experience.
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately.
• Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties.
• Above-average organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plan for direct reports ensuring sufficient nursing personnel to provide for patient care needs in keeping with regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction in accordance with hospital guidelines and nursing/program goal philosophies.
• Provide professional growth and development of nursing staff through training plans and continuing education.
• Monitor nursing personnel performance and conduct regular evaluations for clinical reports.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient discharge plans and timely documentation.
• Audit performance and documentation for consistency and accuracy.
• Ensure quality of care by adhering to standards and maintaining continuity among nursing teams.
• Perform RN duties as needed.
• Orient or mentor new nursing staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Horizon Health in Northport, Alabama, seeks a Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health for its 54-bed Adult & Geropsychiatric unit at Northpoint Medical Center. The role oversees nursing care delivery, supports clinical leadership, and directs staffing and performance across the unit.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN with RN license in Alabama, 5–8 years of related experience, and demonstrates strong leadership, crisis management, and documentation skills to ensure regulatory compliance and