NURSE MANAGER- RN

Austinoakshospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition assistance to continue nursing

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, Texas, is seeking a Nurse Manager to assist the DON and ensure coordinated delivery of patient care per hospital standards and mental health practice. You will supervise House Supervisors, RNs and MHTs and help design training events.

You will monitor staffing on assigned shifts, participate in Treatment Team meetings, and support educational initiatives. Requirements: BSN preferred, Texas RN license, CPR/BLS, QMHP, and at least five years of progressive

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Texas State RN License; CPR or BLS certification.
• Experience: 5+ years nursing leadership in psychiatric/behavioral healthcare; knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist DON and supervise House Supervisors, RNs, and MHTs; ensure coordinated patient care per standards.
• Monitor staffing on assigned shifts and contribute to hospital training events.
• Participate in Treatment Team meetings and provide coverage as needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff education

Regulatory knowledge

Crisis management

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

About Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen‑acre oak‑lined campus, we strive to provide a home‑like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Manager is the assistant to the DON and responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals and objectives. This position assists in contributing to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, educational and performance & improvement efforts, while providing supervision of House Supervisors, RNs and MHTs. This position will monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts. This position is responsible for assisting the DON in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/MHT staff required training. This position also provides, on as‑needed basis, patient care assignment coverage and participation in Treatment Team meetings as needed.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Preferred: BSN.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Current Texas State Registered Nurse License. Current CPR or BLS certification. Aggressive Behavior Management training within 90 days of hire date. Is deemed a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP).

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a psychiatric or behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Experience in staff education and education concepts, practices and procedures and 24‑hour shift staffing experience. Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, HCFA, OSHA requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements.

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