Nursing Manager

Job Description

Behavioral Health Nurse Manager (RN)

Avondale, AZ

Full-Time | Direct Hire | Salaried

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Behavioral Health Nurse Manager to join a well-established behavioral health facility in Avondale, Arizona. This is a full-time, permanent leadership opportunity offering strong benefits, long-term stability, and growth potential.

This role is ideal for an RN leader who is passionate about behavioral health, enjoys developing clinical teams, and is confident leading in crisis situations.

Role Overview

The Behavioral Health Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing nursing and patient care services within the facility. This position provides leadership across units while supporting daily operations, long-term planning, and high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing and patient care services
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• Direct, support, and develop nursing staff
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• Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary teams
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• Oversee daily operations and contribute to long-term planning
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• Ensure compliance with medical protocols, policies, and procedures
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• Review significant events, patient care concerns and grievances, medication usage, and laboratory orders
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• Recommend training initiatives, policy updates, and process improvements
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• Partner with senior nursing leadership on quality and performance initiatives
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• Provide physical and psychological support to patients and families
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Qualifications

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• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
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• Minimum of two years of Registered Nurse experience with exposure to behavioral health and/or medical crisis environments
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• At least one year of experience in a charge nurse, lead, supervisory, or management role preferred
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• Behavioral health and/or withdrawal management experience strongly preferred
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• Active, unencumbered Arizona RN license in good standing
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• Valid government-issued identification required
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Benefits

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• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance with 25% employer-paid coverage
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• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
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• Five weeks of paid time off with a PTO cash-out option after one year
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• Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance
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• Wellness programs
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• Pet insurance
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• Dependent care and healthcare savings accounts
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• Supplemental plans, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage
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• Scholarship programs, incentives, and long-term career growth opportunities
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Apply today to be considered for this Behavioral Health Nurse Manager opportunity in Avondale, AZ.