Job Description

Our client, a hospital-based healthcare organization in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health to provide leadership and operational oversight for an inpatient psychiatric unit. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced behavioral health nursing leader who has managed a psych unit in a hospital setting and is looking to join a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the behavioral health unit in partnership with department leadership
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Support admissions, discharges, patient flow, and discharge planning processes
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and support interdisciplinary collaboration across the unit
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory agencies including NYSDOH, JCAHO, and other governing bodies
• Prepare and review clinical, operational, and statistical reports as needed
• Support budgeting, supply oversight, and other administrative functions for the unit
• Provide leadership coverage and help ensure operational continuity on a 24-hour basis as needed
• Promote best practices in patient care, staff development, and service excellence
• Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development activities

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license
• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
• Prior experience managing a psych unit in a hospital
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, quality improvement processes, and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with electronic medical record and healthcare systems

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• Crisis Management certification such as PMCS or TRUST

Ideal Profile

• Experienced inpatient behavioral health nurse leader
• Comfortable balancing clinical, operational, and administrative responsibilities
• Strong team builder with a patient-first mindset
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting and lead with professionalism and accountability
• Previous experience working with children under 6

Compensation : $145,000–$160,000

Job Tags

Similar Jobs