Children's Behavioral Health - Nurse Manager

About the role

The Behavioral Health (BH) Nurse Manager serves as a key clinical and operational leader across both adult and pediatric outpatient behavioral health services. This position reports directly to the Duke Children's Clinical Operations Director (COD), with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Duke Children's Administrative Operations Director (AOD) and the Adult Behavioral Health AOD.

Responsibilities

• Supports the delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care across multiple behavioral health settings.
• Provides leadership and operational oversight for Adult Behavioral Health Clinics, a multi-site program that includes Duke Behavioral Health North Durham, North Pavillion, and embedded provider programs;
• Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinics at Lakeview;
• Duke Children's Autism Clinic;
• Duke Children's Evaluation Center (DCEC);
• Pediatric Psychodiagnostic Clinic;
• Duke Children's Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Three years of nursing experience is required.
• Experience in Behavioral Health and/or Ambulatory environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BCLS certification required.
• Nurses hired into leadership positions must obtain a nursing leadership certification within one year of hire.
• New nurse leaders who are ineligible to sit for an exam because they have not been working in a leadership role for the minimum amount of time required must complete their certification within three months of becoming eligible.
• Clinical Quality Management and Service management skills.

Skills

• Orientation, Accountability, Planning, prioritization and time.
• Problem solving and innovation; Finance and budget acumen.
• Active Listening and effective communication.
• Identifying and recruiting top talent; Develop and retain talent.
• Showing support, teambuilding, conflict prevention and management.
• Motivating and influencing; managing vision and purpose.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including NCBON, TJC and Infection Prevention.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available for employees relocating from a permanent residence located at least 50 miles from Duke University Hospital. Up to $10,000 is offered.

Pay

Comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Days