Manager, Nursing

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.

Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.

We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

What You’ll Do:

A Manager, Nursing serves as a clinical and operational leader with both direct and indirect responsibilities for individual care delivery and nursing operations. In partnership with facility leadership, this role supports the development, implementation, and oversight of systems of care that promote continuity of care, positive individual outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff development, and a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.

This position is responsible for supporting nursing operations, clinical quality initiatives, staffing coordination, regulatory readiness, and workforce development while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented care. This role also presents an exciting opportunity to support the continued growth and development of Connections Health Solutions' new Loudoun facility, helping establish a strong nursing culture, operational excellence, and high-quality recovery-oriented care within a fast-paced and innovative behavioral health environment.

• Directs the day-to-day operations and activities of nursing staff in accordance with federal, state, local, and organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Supports safe, effective, and efficient nursing operations through appropriate staffing coordination, workload management, and clinical oversight.
• Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for nursing best practices and collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support quality patient care and operational excellence.
• May provide direct individual care and clinical support as needed to ensure continuity of operations and patient care delivery.

• Assists with the recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and progressive discipline of nursing and Behavioral Health Specialist staff.
• Supports workforce engagement and professional development initiatives that promote accountability, teamwork, retention, and continuous learning.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate staffing coverage, including oversight and coordination of agency nursing staff when applicable.

• Supports compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO), DBHDS, DMAS, CMS, and other applicable federal, state, and organizational standards and requirements.
• Participates in corporate and facility-based Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), infection prevention, and utilization management activities as assigned.
• Functions as the Infection Control Nurse, when designated, and supports infection prevention initiatives, education, monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Assesses departmental operations for compliance risks or concerns and escalates issues to appropriate leadership…