Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health

About the role

Rock Springs Behavioral Health Hospital in Georgetown, Texas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. The organization is driven by a commitment to prioritize employee well-being so staff can provide exceptional care to others. As an RN Nurse Manager, you will embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the assigned department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives
• Direct patient care within the assigned scope
• Assist with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives that support the strategic plan and vision of the organization
• Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management
• Perform and oversee scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations
• Determine and justify needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitor usage, and oversee proper working order and/or stock supplies
• Assess the quality of patient care delivered and coordinate patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments
• Provide patient care when necessary
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth
• Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Bachelor's degree (BA) in nursing
• Active Texas RN license (single-state) or compact license required; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Three or more years of experience in all aspects of Behavioral Health nursing
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
• Financial protection: life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial and career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Employee well-being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

About the organization

Rock Springs is a 72-bed hospital located in Georgetown, Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. Lifepoint Health spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers, and post-acute care facilities.