Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health)

TAG MedStaffing; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking a Nurse Manager (Behavioral Health) for an inpatient unit in Washington, DC. The role leads nursing operations, clinical leadership, and patient care, ensuring high-quality and safe services.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of inpatient behavioral health leadership, a BSN, an active RN license with BLS, and strong leadership and collaboration skills to drive performance and patient outcomes in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; master's degree preferred.
• Active RN license and BLS certification are required.
• 5+ years of nursing experience with inpatient behavioral health leadership.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health nursing practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: oversee daily nursing operations in the inpatient unit.
• Staff Management: supervise, mentor, and schedule nursing personnel.
• Patient Care Oversight: ensure safe, high-quality behavioral health services and compliance with standards.
• Operational Coordination: partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to maintain efficient unit operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: monitor adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Improvement: support initiatives and monitor outcomes to enhance care and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Team management

Multitasking

Education

BSN

MSN or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. The ideal candidate will bring behavioral health nursing leadership experience, strong clinical and operational expertise, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.