Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager

Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager

Job Type: FULLTIME | Days

Schedule: M-F | 7:00 am- 4:00pm

Your experience matters

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a 76-bed, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital and behavioral health unit jointly operated by Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our 36-bed Behavioral Health Unit provides a comprehensive continuum of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. The Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and quality patient care initiatives. This leader directs and oversees patient care delivery within the assigned scope, promoting a safe, therapeutic, and high-quality environment for patients experiencing acute behavioral health needs. In this role you will foster a collaborative, team-focused culture, promote communication, staff development, clinical excellence, and continuity of care while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and standards.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager who excels in this role:

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. 

• Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.

• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. 

• Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/ supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.

• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. 

• May provide patient care when necessary.

• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Certifications: Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) <