Inpatient Psych Nurse Manager

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Sign-on bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Nurse Manager to lead inpatient psychiatric units in the St. Louis area. You will oversee patient care, staff performance, scheduling, budgeting, and safety protocols in a high-alert setting.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, active RN licensure, and 2–5 years of inpatient behavioral health experience, with supervisory experience preferred. You will develop collaborative care plans, manage staffing needs, and participate in performance reviews and professional

Qualifications

• BSN degree with active RN licensure.
• 2–5 years RN inpatient behavioral health experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff performance, recruitment, training, and professional development.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets, respond to business changes.
• Coordinate patient care according to age and needs, ensuring documentation compliance.
• Create and implement care plans based on assessments and diagnoses.
• Oversee staff scheduling, payroll, and communications, including performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure safety measures are maintained in a high-alert environment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Communication

Organizational

Inpatient BH

Education

BSN degree

RN licensure

Job description

Role Summary

This position involves managing inpatient psychiatric units, overseeing patient care, personnel management, and maintaining equipment. The role includes hiring, training, evaluating staff, and ensuring departmental productivity aligns with operational goals. It requires creating collaborative care plans based on assessments and medical treatments, as well as managing staffing needs and conducting performance reviews. The role also involves participating in budget development, tracking staff hours, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. A BSN and 2+ years of RN experience in inpatient behavioral health are required, with preferred experience of 5-10 years and some supervisory background.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staff performance, recruitment, training, and professional development.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets, respond to business changes.
• Coordinate patient care according to age and needs, ensuring documentation compliance.
• Create and implement care plans based on assessments and diagnoses.
• Oversee staff scheduling, payroll, and communication, including conducting performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure safety measures are maintained in a high-alert environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• BSN degree with RN licensure.
• 2-5 years of RN experience, with some supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Information

Offers full benefits, sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional development in a hospital recognized for excellence in nursing and psychiatric care.