Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health (RN) - NMBH 26-01580

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health (RN)

Location: Aventura, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Schedule: Days (No Weekends)

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health (RN) to lead and oversee operations within a Behavioral Health unit in an acute care hospital setting.

This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, staff leadership, and regulatory compliance . The Nurse Manager will work closely with physicians, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and departmental performance .

This position carries 24/7 accountability for unit operations and staff performance.

• Oversee daily operations of the Behavioral Health unit
• Manage staffing schedules and workflow efficiency
• Ensure achievement of quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Support effective patient care delivery and unit performance

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to Behavioral Health staff
• Participate in:
  • Hiring
  • Performance evaluations
  • Disciplinary actions
• Foster collaboration with hospital leadership, physicians, and care teams
• Promote a culture of safe, patient-centered care
• Support staff engagement, development, and retention

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Monitor and improve departmental quality metrics
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and clinical excellence

• 53-bed Behavioral Health unit
• Approximately 108 FTEs , including:
  • Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs)
  • Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNCs)
• RN-to-patient ratio: 1:8
• Patient population: Adult and geriatric
• Full 24/7 operational oversight responsibility

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited School of Nursing (required)

• Current Florida RN license or Compact RN license (required)
• BLS certification (required; must obtain within 30 days if not current)
• ACLS certification (required; must obtain within 30 days if not current)
• CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification (required within 90 days of start)

• Minimum 3 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience in an acute care hospital (required)
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in an acute care setting (required), including roles such as:
  • Charge Nurse
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Nursing Supervisor
  • Nurse Manager

• 3–5 years of inpatient psychiatric clinical experience
• At least 1 year of leadership experience as:
  • Charge RN
  • Assistant Nurse Manager
  • Supervisor or equivalent

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.