Nurse Manager, Full Time, Days, Behavioral Health

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Nurse Manager
to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health department
in Putnam, Connecticut. If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Locations: Putnam, CT

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Day Shift

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Earned Time Off (ETO), paid holidays, and sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
• Educational Assistance & Student Loan Reimbursement – Up to $5,000 (36–40 hours) or $2,500 (20–35 hours) per fiscal year.
• Shift Differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Pay-for-Performance opportunities
• Career Growth, Leadership Development, and Mentorship
• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, Food Truck Fridays, and Weekly Pay

As the Nurse Manager
, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit
, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care. You will provide clinical and administrative leadership, oversee staff performance and development, promote collaboration across disciplines, and support operational excellence. As a visible and approachable leader, you will foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth while representing Day Kimball Health's mission and values in every interaction.

• Oversees the effective day-to-day operation of the Psychiatric In-Patient Unit.
• In conjunction with the Director, completes performance appraisals, follows up on staff achievement, counsels and/or educates as required.
• Works closely with Crisis workers, PIP and ED staff to help promptly facilitate behavioral health patient admissions to the inpatient unit from the Emergency Department.
• Serves as a liaison for communication between Behavioral Health and all other DKH hospital departments.
• To help reduce recidivism, takes an active role in monitoring discharge planning, including the supervision of the unit’s nurse discharge planner.
• Serves as a positive role model for change by promoting and supporting changes initiated in the Psychiatric In-Patient Unit.
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities and in conjunction with the Director initiates and follows through on appropriate strategies.
• Serves as a clinical resource person for staff members, providing leadership and supporting staff development.
• Incorporates critical thinking and establishes priorities in decisions about patient care and Psychiatric In-Patient Unit operations.
• Assists the Director in budget preparation and implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Acts as a patient and staff advocate.
• Serves as designee to the Director of Behavioral Health in his/her absence.

Education

• Licensed and currently registered in the State of Connecticut as a Professional Nurse required.
• Preparation in nursing management preferred.

Experience

• Seven years current psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Minimum of five years experience in a leadership position preferred.

• Ability to organize and coordinate patient care in the Psychiatric In-Patient Unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in leadership and operational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Exhibits high-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function effectively under stress.
• Meets skill requirements for the Behavioral Health Services Department.

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