Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and operational oversight of Behavioral Health Unit nursing services and assigned nursing staff
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor nursing coverage to support continuous on-site registered nurse coverage
• Support nursing operations for patients with serious mental illness, suicide precautions, and stabilization needs
• Ensure nursing care aligns with scope-of-practice, contract standards, and accreditation requirements
• Coordinate patient care with psychiatrists, behavioral health providers, and interdisciplinary staff
• Monitor nursing documentation for completeness and accuracy in electronic health records
• Oversee safe medication administration and continuity of care during transitions
• Support suicide prevention and emergency response processes, including CPR and mental health emergency recognition
• Lead orientation, competency validation, and performance management for nursing personnel
• Provide direct patient care within scope of licensure when required

Requirements

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Texas (or ability to obtain one)
• Minimum six years of professional nursing experience
• Graduate from an accredited baccalaureate or graduate nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Working knowledge of behavioral health nursing, suicide prevention, and medication administration
• Ability to supervise nursing staff in a 24-hour operation
• U.S. citizenship and five-year U.S. residency
• Ability to pass a medical examination and thorough background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a detention or correctional healthcare setting
• Proficiency in Spanish

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus

About the Company

IHMS USA, Inc. provides medical services to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals and families who are migrating, displaced, or affected by conflict, disaster, or disease.