Nurse Manager RN - Psych Acute Geriatric

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards benefits package

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Nurse Manager of Psych Acute Geriatric (RN). The role oversees Acute Geriatric Psychiatry units, guiding clinical and operational leadership in a fast-paced inpatient behavioral health setting focused on geriatric care.

The candidate will drive staffing, quality improvement, and staff development while promoting safe, patient-centered care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration with medical and nursing leaders.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS required at hire and maintained.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory/management experience.
• BSN required for all hires after 1/11/2021.
• ACLS Provider Certification preferred.
• Five years of psychiatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 supervision, coordination and evaluation of nursing care in Behavioral Health.
• Collaborate with Program Director to implement philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health.
• Supervise nursing activities to maintain efficient, competent practices and foster teamwork.
• Define and prioritize goals for self and staff; evaluate nursing performance and care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Nursing leadership

Behavioral health

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

RN license

BSN

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Nurse Manager of Psych Acute Geriatric – RN Registered Nurse

Department: Psych Acute GeriatricSchedule: Days, ExemptHospital: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Chicago, IL 60622Salary: $96,428.80 to $139,692.80 Annually

Seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Acute Geriatric Psychiatry units at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital. This leadership role provides the opportunity to oversee a highly collaborative inpatient behavioral health environment dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to the geriatric population.

The ideal candidate will be a strong clinical and operational leader with a passion for behavioral health, staff development, and quality improvement. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, strengthen staff engagement, and lead meaningful initiatives as the organization continues to evolve and grow.

Key Highlights:

• Leadership oversight of Acute Geriatric Psychiatry servicesCollaborate closely with physicians, nursing leadership, case management, and interdisciplinary teams
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and compassionate patient care
• Drive quality, patient experience, and employee engagement initiatives
• Lead staffing, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and operational excellence efforts

This position is ideal for a motivated nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced acute care setting and is committed to advancing behavioral health services while developing high-performing teams and achieving exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Twenty-four hour responsibility to supervise, coordinate and evaluate nursing care in the Behavioral Health unit, in accordance with the Registered Nurse Practice Act, Standard of Practice and facility policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Program Director in the implementation of the philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health. Supervise/coordinate all nursing activities to achieve and maintain efficient and competent nursing practices and promote harmonious relationships among personnel supervised, medical staff, patients and internal customers. Define and prioritize goals for self and subordinates. Evaluate performance of nursing personnel and nursing care and suggests modifications. Oversees the provision of patient care for adults and older adult patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.

2. BLS upon hire and maintain current.3. A minimum of two years supervisory /management experience necessary.4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021.

5. Current ACLS Provider Certification preferred.

6. Five (5) years Psychiatric Nursing experience.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $96,428.80 to $139,692.80 Annually on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf