Psychiatric Nursing Manager — Lead Care & Operations

Hugh Chatham Health; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

FSA/CFSA

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Stanly in North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Manager for Psychiatric Nursing to lead clinical and operational functions and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.

The role requires RN licensure with nursing management experience; MSN is preferred or pursued within 5 years of hire. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills are essential to drive performance and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Must have or complete MSN if undergraduate degree is not BSN.
• Enrollment in MSN program within 1 year of hire/transfer date and graduation of MSN program required within 5 years of hire.
• If undergraduate degree is BSN, a master's degree from a health-related program or MBA is acceptable.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Professional certification (clinical or leadership) required within 1 year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Continually demonstrates a Professional Practice model with interdisciplinary partners to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Ensures unit operations comply with Nursing Practice Act and standards.
• Functions as a team member to achieve goals and uphold standards.
• Recruitment and retention of qualified staff, orientation and development.
• Delegates effectively by promoting shared governance and research.
• Performs nursing care and administers medications as needed.
• Provides and assesses patient/family education.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Develops policies reflecting evidence-based practice.
• Promotes shared accountability for professional practice.
• Allocates resources and manages budget with cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Behavioral health

Nursing management

RN licensure

Education

RN licensure

MSN preferred

MSN if BSN

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health Stanly in North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Manager for Psychiatric Nursing to lead clinical and operational functions and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.

The role requires RN licensure with nursing management experience; MSN is preferred or pursued within 5 years of hire. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills are essential to drive performance and patient outcomes.