Pediatric Behavioral Health Nurse Manager (RN)

Oak Grove Institute Foundation, Inc.; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Center seeks a compassionate Unit Manager, RN to lead nursing care for youth in a residential treatment setting. This role oversees unit operations, coordinates trauma-informed nursing care, and ensures regulatory and safety standards.

The Unit Manager supervises nursing staff, collaborates with therapists, educators, and direct care teams, and participates in care planning for at-risk and special needs youth.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Leadership experience in pediatrics or behavioral health.
• Experience in residential treatment settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee unit operations and nursing care for youth in a residential setting.
• Coordinate trauma-informed nursing care and participate in care planning.
• Manage medications and supervise nursing staff; provide staff coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Pediatric nursing

Behavioral health

Job description

Oak Grove Center seeks a compassionate Unit Manager, RN to lead nursing care for youth in a residential treatment setting. This role oversees unit operations, coordinates trauma‑informed nursing care, and ensures regulatory and safety standards. The Unit Manager supervises nursing staff, collaborates with therapists, educators, and direct care teams, and participates in care planning for at‑risk and special needs youth. Responsibilities include medication management, assessments, staff coaching, documentation oversight, and crisis response. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, pediatric or behavioral health experience, and a passion for healing and advocacy.