Nurse Manager – Mental Health Unit (MHU)

About the role

Samaritan Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Manager to lead their Mental Health Unit (MHU).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Mental Health Unit.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, employee engagement, performance management, and professional development.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and retain nursing and support staff.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and senior leadership to support patient care goals.
• Develop departmental plans, manage resources, and support strategic organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Progressive nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, team-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Nursing, or Mental Health Unit leadership experience.
• Previous experience managing inpatient clinical operations.
• Relevant leadership certifications and specialty credentials.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay Range: $50.85 - $76.30 per hour equivalent.

Compensation is based on experience, education, skills, and qualifications. As an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), pay will be provided as a salary equivalent within the stated range. Compensation may vary based on experience and internal equity considerations.