Nursing Director – Behavioral Health NDBH 26-04921

Job Title: Nursing Director Behavioral Health
Location: West Palm Beach FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days (No Weekends)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $38.50 $57.00/hour (based on experience)
• Stable full-time leadership role with a daytime schedule
• No weekend requirements

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Nursing Director Behavioral Health to lead a large inpatient behavioral health unit within a well-established acute care hospital. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations ensuring clinical excellence and delivering high-quality patient care across behavioral health services for diverse patient populations including children adolescents adults and seniors.

Facility Overview:

This acute care hospital has been serving the community for decades and is committed to delivering advanced patient-centered healthcare with a strong emphasis on safety and outcomes. Services include:

• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Orthopedic Services
• Critical Care Services
• Interventional and Vascular Care
• Diagnostic Imaging & Rehabilitation
• Behavioral Health & Wellness Programs

Job Summary:

The Nursing Director of Behavioral Health provides strategic and operational leadership for the department. This role is responsible for planning organizing directing and evaluating patient care services while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards. The Director will focus on quality improvement staff development patient satisfaction and efficient resource management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the behavioral health department
• Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with organizational objectives
• Ensure delivery of safe high-quality patient-centered care
• Manage staffing performance evaluations and team development
• Monitor and improve patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
• Oversee departmental budgeting productivity and cost control
• Ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation and safety standards
• Collaborate with physicians leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Serve as a liaison between staff leadership and stakeholders
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (required)
• Masters Degree (required within 6 months of hire)
• BLS Certification required
• Minimum 5 years of Behavioral Health leadership experience
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills

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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.