Job Description

FlexStaff- Nurse Manager (RN) - Behavioral Health

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)

Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Salary Range: $145,000 – $160,000 annually

FlexStaff is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Nurse Manager to lead our client’s Behavioral Health unit. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified RN with proven leadership in a hospital psychiatric setting to make a meaningful impact on patient care and team development. If you are a dedicated psychiatric nursing professional ready to lead a multidisciplinary team in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Qualifications:

• Must have experience managing a psychiatric unit within a hospital setting.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• A minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Valid NY State RN license and current licensure.
• BLS and ACLS certified.
• Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance (JCAHO, NYSDOH, OMH, DOHMH, ACS), and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in budget management, performance improvement, and clinical operations.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and computer skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the psychiatric unit, ensuring high-quality patient care while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, visitors, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee daily operations, including staffing, budgeting, supply management, and clinical workflows.
• Coordinate performance improvement activities, utilizing benchmarks and data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and hospital policies.
• Monitor admissions, discharges, and discharge planning to optimize clinical management.
• Prepare reports and data for regulatory agencies such as NY State OMH, DOH, JCAHO, and others.
• Provide administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as needed.
• Promote continuing education and professional development within the team.
• Drive innovative practices and uphold the hospital’s philosophy of nursing and ethical standards. Participate in virtual interviews and onboarding processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven leadership experience managing a psychiatric unit in a hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement models, root cause analysis, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to utilize electronic health records and healthcare systems effectively.
• Commitment to professional growth and maintaining current clinical knowledge.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts,