Lead Nurse Manager - Psychiatric Services

Advocate Health; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Stanly seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee Psychiatric Nursing services, providing leadership for clinical operations and staffing in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. The role emphasizes patient safety, staff development, and compliant practice.

Ideal candidates will have behavioral health leadership experience, with a track record in recruitment, budgeting, and performance improvement. The Nurse Manager will guide interdisciplinary teams, uphold nursing standards, and promote

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in appropriate state.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• MSN preferred; MSN enrollment within 1 year and MSN completion within 5 years.
• BLS certification required; professional certification within 1 year.
• Previous management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychiatric nursing services and oversee staff.
• Ensure compliance with Nursing Practice Act and standards.
• Recruit, orient, credential, and develop personnel.
• Delegate through shared governance and promote research.
• Provide nursing care and education to patients and families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and budget oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff recruitment

Performance improvement

Nursing supervision

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

MSN preferred

MSN enrollment within 1 year

MSN graduation within 5 years

BSN acceptable with health-related masters or MBA

Professional certification (clinical or leadership) within 1 year

Previous management experience preferred

Job description

Atrium Health Stanly seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee Psychiatric Nursing services, providing leadership for clinical operations and staffing in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. The role emphasizes patient safety, staff development, and compliant practice.

Ideal candidates will have behavioral health leadership experience, with a track record in recruitment, budgeting, and performance improvement. The Nurse Manager will guide interdisciplinary teams, uphold nursing standards, and promote