Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health (RN) RNKP

Nurse Manager Behavioral Health (RN)

Location: Aventura FL
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital (467-bed) / Level II Trauma Center
Schedule: Full-Time Days No Weekends
Pay Rate: $38.52 $55.26/Hour (Midpoint: $48.15)
Bonuses: Sign-on & relocation assistance (case-by-case)

We are seeking an experienced and clinically strong Nurse Manager Behavioral Health to lead a 53-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. This leadership role is responsible for 24/7 operational oversight staffing management quality outcomes and regulatory compliance within a high-acuity behavioral health environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong inpatient psychiatric nursing experience combined with proven leadership ability to manage large teams ensure patient safety and maintain Joint Commission readiness.

• Oversee 24/7 clinical and operational performance of a 53-bed inpatient Behavioral Health unit.

• Manage staffing scheduling and workflow for approximately 108 FTEs.

• Maintain safe RN-to-patient ratios (1:8) and ensure adequate coverage.

• Lead hiring onboarding training performance evaluations and corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission state and behavioral health regulations.

• Manage unit budget productivity targets and cost control initiatives.

• Collaborate with physicians psychiatry teams hospital leadership and external stakeholders.

• Drive patient safety satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain continuous survey readiness and regulatory compliance standards.

• Active Florida RN license or Compact RN license.

• BSN required.

• BLS & ACLS required upon hire or within 30 days.

• CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) required upon hire or within 90 days.

• Minimum 35 years inpatient Behavioral Health nursing experience in acute care.

• 13 years of leadership experience (Charge RN CNC ANM or Supervisor).

• Strong understanding of psychiatric nursing standards and safety protocols.

• Proven ability to manage large clinical teams in high-acuity environments.

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It is a Joint Commission 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.