Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health - NMBHJM

Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health (RN)

📍 Location: Aventura, Florida
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends

About the Facility

A large, 450+ bed, fully accredited acute care hospital in South Florida is seeking a Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health to lead daily operations of its Behavioral Health department.

The hospital is a designated Level II Trauma Center and holds multiple specialty accreditations, including stroke and cancer program recognition. The organization is committed to quality outcomes, advanced treatment protocols, and patient-centered care.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health (RN) is responsible for overseeing daily department operations to achieve quality improvement, fiscal performance, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals established by senior leadership.

This leader manages 24/7 departmental operations and ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and corporate standards. The Nurse Manager collaborates closely with hospital leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Behavioral Health unit operations

• Oversee staffing plans and schedule preparation

• Provide input into hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards and corporate policies

• Monitor quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction metrics

• Manage department productivity and fiscal performance

• Foster collaborative relationships with physicians and hospital leadership

• Guide and support staff to maintain clinical excellence and regulatory compliance

• Maintain accountability for 24/7 unit/department operations

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license or compact licensure eligible in Florida

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

• Minimum 3 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience in an acute care hospital

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in one of the following roles within an acute care hospital:

  • Charge Nurse

  • Nursing Coordinator

  • Nursing Administrative Supervisor

  • Nursing Management

Required Certifications

• BLS (within 30 days of hire if not current)

• ACLS (within 30 days of hire if not current)

• CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (within 90 days of hire if not current)

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.