Program Manager, Nursing Professional Practice Mental Health-LOH

Program Manager, Nursing Professional Practice Mental Health

Hourly Pay Range: $43.69 - $67.72 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Advances nursing excellence across the Endeavor Behavioral Health Service Line, leading initiatives that strengthen nursing culture, professional development, and evidence-based practice.

Collaborates with nursing leadership, quality, accreditation, and IT to align nursing-sensitive metrics with organizational goals, using data to drive improvements in clinical practice, patient outcomes, safety, and workflow efficiency.

Spearheads change management initiatives, oversees NDNQI data reporting, helps develop the annual nursing report, and contributes to budget planning for accreditation-related programs.

Directs the Behavioral Health Nurse Residency Program, ensuring a coordinated, evidence-based transition-to-practice experience that equips new nurses with the skills and support needed for successful integration into professional mental health nursing roles.

Collaborating closely with nursing leadership, including the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of the Behavioral Health Service Line, hospital CNOs across the system, and directors to align efforts with strategic goals, this role ensures that nursing-sensitive data is translated into action. The result is empowered nursing teams providing the highest quality of care, which fosters a culture of safety and continuous evidence-based nursing practice.

Education: Master's Degree or higher in nursing

Certification: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure; CPR or RQI certification

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of behavioral healthcare experience Unique or Preferred Skills: Performance improvement and data analysis experience

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.