Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Manager – DC Leader

TAG MedStaffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is recruiting a Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health) in Washington, DC to lead nursing operations in an inpatient behavioral health unit. The role reports to nursing leadership and partners with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, active RN license and BLS, with 5+ years in inpatient behavioral health and prior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations within the inpatient behavioral health unit.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff including scheduling and performance management.
• Promote safe, high-quality behavioral health services and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to maintain efficient unit operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Staff management

Education

BSN

MSN or Healthcare Administration preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TAG MedStaffing is recruiting a Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health) in Washington, DC to lead nursing operations in an inpatient behavioral health unit. The role reports to nursing leadership and partners with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, active RN license and BLS, with 5+ years in inpatient behavioral health and prior leadership.