Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY

Location: Onsite - Brooklyn, New York

Employment Type: Direct Hire / Contract-to-Hire

Open Positions: 2

Start Date: ASAP

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000



About the Role:


We are actively sourcing for a Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health to join a leading hospital system in Brooklyn, NY. This is a permanent/direct hire opportunity for an experienced nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a psychiatric hospital setting.


You will be responsible for the overall operations and management of a behavioral health unit, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient care - 24 hours a day.



MUST HAVE: • Experience managing a psychiatric/behavioral health unit in a hospital setting



Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the behavioral health/psychiatric unit
• Collaborate with the Director to ensure interdisciplinary care coordination
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, JCAHO, OMH, DOHMH, and Client regulations
• Lead performance improvement activities and root cause analysis
• Manage admissions, discharges, and discharge planning
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, supply, and inventory management
• Provide administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as needed
• Uphold nursing philosophy, ethical standards, and PCS Scope of Service
• Drive HCAHPS performance and best practice implementation



What You'll Need:

Education:

• BSN from an accredited Nursing School (Required)
• Master's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in Psychiatry
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership/management role

Certifications & Licensure:

• Active NY State RN License (Required)
• BLS & ACLS (Required)
• Crisis Management - PMCS or TRUST (Required)

Skills:

• Strong critical thinking, decision-making & problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of CQI, root cause analysis, and quality improvement models
• Proficiency in electronic health records and hospital billing systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.