Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health)

TAG MedStaffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Staff management

Formation

BSN

MSN or Healthcare Administration preferred

Outils

EMR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Job Overview – Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health) Compensation: $120,000 – $165,000/year Location: Washington, DC Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health) in Washington, DC for our client, overseeing nursing operations, clinical leadership, and patient care within an inpatient behavioral health setting. This leadership role will supervise nursing staff, support clinical excellence, promote operational efficiency, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities as the Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health)

• Clinical Leadership: Oversee daily nursing operations and provide leadership to clinical staff within the inpatient behavioral health unit.
• Staff Management: Supervise, mentor, and support nursing personnel while assisting with scheduling, performance management, and staff development.
• Patient Care Oversight: Promote the delivery of safe, high-quality behavioral health services while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and best practices.
• Operational Coordination: Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain efficient unit operations and continuity of care.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor adherence to organizational policies, accreditation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Support performance improvement initiatives, monitor key clinical outcomes, and identify opportunities to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications for the Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required. Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license and BLS certification are required.
• Experience: 5+ years of nursing experience with prior leadership or management experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of behavioral health nursing practices, patient safety standards, regulatory requirements, and inpatient psychiatric operations is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, lead clinical teams, and adapt to the needs of a 24/7 care environment are required.