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Nurse Manager- Psychiatric Unit

$145k - $160k

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Job Title: Nurse Manager - Psychiatric Unit

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)

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

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

Open Positions: 2

Payment Terms: After 90 days of employment

Interview Mode: Virtual

Job Summary


The Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall operations and leadership of the psychiatric unit, working collaboratively with the Director. This role ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and effective interdisciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, and staff
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Oversee daily operations of the psychiatric unit (24/7 accountability)
  • Collaborate with the Director on unit management and strategic initiatives
  • Lead performance improvement and quality assurance activities
  • Prepare and analyze clinical and statistical reports for regulatory agencies
  • Monitor admissions, discharges, and care planning processes
  • Ensure readiness for surveys (DOH, JCAHO, etc.)
  • Manage budgeting, supplies, and inventory
  • Ensure adherence to nursing standards, ethics, and patient care quality
  • Provide administrative support for the Nursing Department as needed
  • Promote continuing education and professional development
  • Implement best practices and innovative care solutions
  • Support HCAHPS improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 5 years of RN experience
  • Minimum 5 years of psychiatric clinical experience
  • Minimum 2 years in a leadership/management role
  • Mandatory: Experience managing a psychiatric unit in a hospital setting
Required Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards (NYSDOH, JCAHO, etc.)
  • Experience with quality improvement methodologies (CQI, Root Cause Analysis)
  • Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Budgeting and administrative competency
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in computer and basic math skills
  • Commitment to continuous professional development
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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