Psychiatric Nurse Manager
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company: David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-Time & Salaried/Exempt
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Schedule: Base Schedule Monday-Friday
~ Rotation & On-Call Support
Salary: Starting at $80,000 (Ultimate Compensation based on experience, education, language skills and potential impact)
Hiring
Incentives:
New Hire Incentive Bonus, Immediate PTO Accrual, Full Benefits W/401k, Professional Development & Tuition Programs, Wellness Programs & EAP, Licensure & Certification Assistance.
Job Summary: The Nurse Manager provides hands-on clinical and operational leadership for DLC's 24/7 Acute Care Behavioral Health Services. Units include Adult and Child Crisis Stabilization, Detox/Addiction Receiving Facility and expanding psychiatric hospital operations.
This role requires a psychiatric RN with experience leading and developing strong teams, maintaining a visible unit presence, and balancing clinical and administrative priorities. The Nurse Manager plays a critical role in delivering safe, compassionate and client-centered care , and partners with the Director of Nursing and other Interdisciplinary Teams.
Key Responsibilities Staff Leadership & Development- Supervise and coach the following:
- RNs & LPNS
- Behavioral Health Technicians & CNAs
- Nursing Support Staff
- Oversee recruitment, selection, retention, performance management, and engagement.
- Coordinate onboarding, orientation, continuing education, peer review, and professional/career development.
- Verify completion of required training, including nursing competencies in laboratory procedures, emergency medications, and other assigned areas.
- Validate staff competencies and skilled, accurate use of available software and equipment.
- Manage personnel matters under organizational policies and foster teamwork, accountability, respect and servant leadership.
- Manage 24/7 nursing operations, staffing, scheduling, payroll, time-off coordination, and coverage with the Director of Nursing.
- Align resources with client acuity, safety, timely access, and budget requirements.
- Ensure daily Client care assignments are completed, and Charge Nurse responsibilities are fulfilled.
- Maintain a visible, hands-on unit presence through consistent rounding:
- Support Staff and efficient Client flow
- Encourage therapeutic engagement and a safe milieu
- Coach direct care Staff as needed
- Ensure timely access and admission to the appropriate level of care; remain calm and decisive in high-acuity and emergency situations.
- Partner with Director of Nursing, Quality and Risk Management, and Medical and Pharmacy Directors on program and pharmacy compliance, survey readiness, accurate reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
- Support applicable state, federal, licensing, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements and standards of care.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, HIPAA, applicable 42 CFR confidentiality regulations, and Client rights requirements.
- Oversee infection prevention/reporting/follow-up, laboratory/pharmacy/medication safety compliance and medical equipment readiness/maintenance.
- Coordinate required Staff screenings and immunizations with responsible departments.
- Objectively investigate and resolve incidents and grievances promptly.
- Identify and elevate risks, implement corrective actions, and follow up to strengthen Client/Staff safety.
- Promote early intervention, crisis de-escalation, and crisis intervention.
- Utilize least restrictive treatment approaches to reduce seclusion and restraint.
- Partner with the Director of Nursing, Physicians, Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, Clinicians and Discharge Planners.
- Work with Quality Improvement, HR, Recruitment, and other program leaders to build and retain a collaborative team that meets Client needs.
- Improve policies, workflows, nursing practices, documentation, and use of clinical and operational data to strengthen efficiency, timely access, outcomes, and the Client/family experience.
- Model the DLC Charter through integrity, exceptional compassion, collaborative partnership, creativity, and resourcefulness.
- Ensure timely, accurate daily clinical documentation.
- Complete Client pass-down reports and handoffs that support safe care transitions.
- Participate in rotating leadership/on-call…
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