Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health

Location:West Palm Beach, FL

Job Type:Full-Time, Regular

Compensation:

$38.50 to $55.60 per hour on a full-time, direct hire basis which comes with the full range of benefits and paid time off (3-4 weeks).

Schedule:

• Full-time, daytime hours, No weekends required.
• Service Type: Bakers Act / In-patient Psychiatric Setting.
• FTE: 43 hours/week.

Reporting to: Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) / Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

• The facility has a total bed capacity of 43, with plans to expand by 8 beds.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experiencedNurse Manager of Behavioral Healthfor our top client at HCA Florida JFK North Hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, passion for behavioral health, and a commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed care in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee clinical staff within the behavioral health unit.
• Promote a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach to care.
• Ensure staffing, compliance, and quality standards are maintained.
• Hold staff accountable while fostering an empathetic, supportive environment.
• Manage a 43-bed unit (with plans to add 8 more beds).

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN)with an Associate Degree or higher.
• Minimum of5 years' experience in Behavioral Health.
• At least2 years' leadership experiencein behavioral health within an acute care setting.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)certification (must obtain within 30 days of start date).
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI)certification (must obtain within 30 days of start date).
• Fingerprint background checkrequired.
• Passionate about behavioral health and patient care.