RN Manager - Registered Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health - Days

About the Role

This RN Manager Behavioral Health role leads and oversees the clinical and operational aspects of the behavioral health department at UAB St. Vincent’s East, ensuring quality care, staff development, and adherence to regulations. The role may involve direct patient care, particularly in crisis or high-risk settings, and focuses on providing a safe and effective environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of behavioral health professionals, including nursing, therapists, counselors, and mental health technicians.
• Develop and implement behavioral health programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and patient needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within the unit(s).
• Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s).
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in the unit(s).
• Develop and maintain quality monitoring systems for the assigned unit(s).
• Manage budgets, schedules, and other operational aspects of the department.
• Monitor and adhere to budget; approve or monitor expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
• Ensure a high level of associate, patient, and physician satisfaction.
• Conduct hiring, training, directing, counseling, development, and evaluating of staff.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers, community agencies, and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program and professional licensure/certification.
• Three years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience.

Benefits

Benefits for eligible positions include:

• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Associate Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Additional benefits.

Schedule

• Full-Time Days, Monday - Friday.
• 5 eight-hour shifts per week, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of healthcare, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a healthcare community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, fostering a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission.

Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent’s East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care in a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.