MGR - NURSING

Nursing Manager, RN – Clive Behavioral Health West, Clive, IA

Clive Behavioral Health West opened in February 2021 with 100 inpatient beds for adults, children, and adolescents experiencing severe behavioral health crises. The facility focuses on crisis management, stabilization, and developing a plan to return to community living. (Virtual tour: )

The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with established standards of care, mental health practice, and hospital policy. They supervise House Supervisors, RNs, and MHTs, monitor staffing needs, assist the CNO with training events, provide nursing assessments as needed, and participate in Treatment Team meetings.

• Coordinate and monitor patient care delivery according to standards, mental health practice, and hospital policy.
• Supervise House Supervisors, RNs, and MHTs.
• Monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts.
• Assist the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing training events for all RN/MHT staff.
• Provide nursing assessments on an as‑needed basis.
• Participate in Treatment Team meetings.

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (1 year required).
• Experience in staff education, education concepts, practices, procedures, and 24‑hour shift staffing.
• Preferred: at least 3 years psychiatric RN experience.
• Licensed to practice by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Completion of Verbal De‑Escalation, Handle With Care, and Service Excellence Training within specified time frames.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Free basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness program

We provide a safe and supportive environment that values the nursing profession and puts patient care first. Nurses benefit from a nationwide network of peers, leadership training programs, and robust continuing education options.

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider – Industries:
Mental Health Care

Location:

Clive, IA – Salary range: $51,600.00–$77,400.00

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