Nurse Manager Behavioral Health (RN)

Location: Aventura Florida
Schedule: Full-Time Days No Weekends

About the Facility

A large 450 bed fully accredited acute care hospital in South Florida is seeking a Nurse Manager Behavioral Health to lead daily operations of its Behavioral Health department.

The hospital is a designated Level II Trauma Center and holds multiple specialty accreditations including stroke and cancer program recognition. The organization is committed to quality outcomes advanced treatment protocols and patient-centered care.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager Behavioral Health (RN) is responsible for overseeing daily department operations to achieve quality improvement fiscal performance productivity and patient satisfaction goals established by senior leadership.

This leader manages 24/7 departmental operations and ensures compliance with regulatory accreditation and corporate standards. The Nurse Manager collaborates closely with hospital leadership physicians and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe efficient and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Behavioral Health unit operations

• Oversee staffing plans and schedule preparation

• Provide input into hiring performance evaluations and disciplinary actions

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards and corporate policies

• Monitor quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction metrics

• Manage department productivity and fiscal performance

• Foster collaborative relationships with physicians and hospital leadership

• Guide and support staff to maintain clinical excellence and regulatory compliance

• Maintain accountability for 24/7 unit/department operations

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license or compact licensure eligible in Florida

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

• Minimum 3 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience in an acute care hospital

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in one of the following roles within an acute care hospital:

  • Charge Nurse

  • Nursing Coordinator

  • Nursing Administrative Supervisor

  • Nursing Management

Required Certifications

• BLS (within 30 days of hire if not current)

• ACLS (within 30 days of hire if not current)

• CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (within 90 days of hire if not current)

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.