Behavioral Health Nurse Manager Outpatient

Department: 02040 WFBMG University Group Practice:
Winston Salem MHS Jonestown - Behavioral Health

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8a-5p

$46.55 - $69.85

• Demonstrate and actively support a Professional Practice model, collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to achieve high‑quality patient outcomes.
• Ensure unit operations and teammates comply with the Nursing Practice Act, regulatory standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Serve as a core team member, upholding quality management, patient care, and departmental standards to meet unit and organizational goals.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts; oversee orientation, education, credentialing, and ongoing professional development through mutual goal setting and performance evaluation.
• Delegate effectively and promote shared governance; encourage and nurture research that positively impacts clinical outcomes.
• Deliver direct nursing care as needed, including assisting with treatments, therapies, procedures, and administering medications.
• Provide patient and family education and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives to elevate nursing care quality, improve patient outcomes, and maintain a cost‑effective care environment.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and standards that reflect evidence‑based practice.
• Foster shared accountability for professional practice across the team.
• Allocate resources to meet unit needs; maintain budgetary oversight and, with staff involvement, ensure the unit remains cost‑effective.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (required).
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state (required).
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
  • If undergraduate degree is not BSN: MSN is required (enroll within 1 year of hire/transfer and complete within 5 years).
  • If undergraduate degree is BSN: a Master’s in a health‑related field or an MBA is acceptable.
• Previous management experience (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) per policy guidelines (required).
• Appropriate professional certification—clinical or leadership—within 1 year of eligibility (required).
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required by the department and nurse leader.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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