Nursing Director

HiredFirst; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,318,000 - 163,328,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Nursing Director of Behavioral Health to lead a 124-bed unit within a 280-bed acute care hospital. You will oversee daily operations, drive quality initiatives, manage budgets, and direct staffing across the department.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and a Master's degree within six months of start. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this full-time, day-shift position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Masters degree must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Fingerprint Required
• Minimum of 5 Years Required of Dir BH Experience or a seasoned Mgr with 5+ years in a current acute care setting will be considered

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the behavioral health department and ensure quality of patient care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, fiscal performance, and productivity targets.
• Serve as liaison among patients, physicians, and staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN

BLS

Fingerprinting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (to be completed within 6 months)

Job description

A Nursing Director of Behavioral Health is needed in West Palm Beach, FL, to lead a 124-bed behavioral health unit within a 280-bed acute care hospital.

The role. Reporting through hospital leadership, the Director holds full accountability for the daily operations, quality improvement initiatives, fiscal performance, and productivity of the behavioral health department. This leader plans, organizes, and directs the delivery of patient care across the unit while serving as a primary liaison between patients and their representatives, physicians, and staff. The Director is responsible for staff performance management and ensuring all departmental activities align with safety, regulatory, and policy requirements. A strong focus on resource utilization — maximizing productivity while managing costs — is central to this position.

What we're looking for.

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Masters Degree must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Fingerprint Required
• Minimum of 5 Years Required of Dir BH Experience or a seasoned Mgr with 5+ years in a current acute care setting will be considered

Schedule. Full-time, Days, No Weekends.

Compensation. $38.50 - $57.00/hr