Nurse Manager RN - Behavioral Health - NMNBH 0211 NS#04

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Nurse Manager RN – Behavioral Health

Location: Aventura, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Shift: Day Shift (No Weekends)

Compensation & Incentives

• Hourly Rate: $38.52 – $55.26 (based on years of experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Facility Overview

A large, fully accredited medical-surgical hospital in South Florida is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager RN – Behavioral Health. The facility is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, offering comprehensive inpatient and specialty services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and maintaining nationally recognized clinical standards.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager RN – Behavioral Health is responsible for managing the daily operations of a 53-bed inpatient Behavioral Health unit, providing 24/7 departmental oversight. This leadership role focuses on quality outcomes, staff development, fiscal responsibility, productivity, and patient satisfaction in alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily unit operations with 24/7 accountability

• Plan, prepare, and oversee staff schedules and assignments

• Provide input on hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards and organizational policies

• Collaborate with hospital leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams

• Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of approximately 108 FTEs (RNs, Behavioral Health Technicians, Charge Nurses)

• Maintain safe staffing levels (RN ratio 1:8)

• Provide leadership for adult and geriatric inpatient populations

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Florida RN license or Compact RN license (per Florida requirements)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• BLS certification (or within 30 days of hire)

• ACLS certification (or within 30 days of hire)

• CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) certification (or within 90 days of hire)

• Minimum 3 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting

Preferred:

• 3–5 years of inpatient psychiatric clinical experience

• 1–3 years of leadership experience in an acute care setting (e.g., Charge RN, Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, Coordinator)

Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee stock purchase options

• Leadership development and internal career advancement opportunities

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

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.