Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Best Practices, Hospital, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operations, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Team Player
Job Title: Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health
Location: StoneSprings Hospital Center – Dulles, VA
Position Type: Permanent (Contingent)
Schedule: Full-Time, Days (No Weekends)
Compensation: $100,000 – $145,000 annually (based on experience)
Relocation Assistance: Available (HR approved)
Position Summary
The Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health is responsible for the daily operations of the Behavioral Health Nursing Department within an acute care setting. This leader ensures safe, high-quality patient care through effective management of staff, collaboration with House Supervisors and Charge Nurses, and oversight of clinical and operational workflows.
The Nurse Manager will drive patient safety initiatives, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Behavioral Health Nursing Department
- Supervise and support Charge Nurses and House Supervisors
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and performance management
- Promote quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards
- Lead and mentor nursing staff within an acute behavioral health environment
- Support strategic goals and departmental growth initiatives