Nursing Manager

A nationally recognized academic health system in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Nurse Leader to oversee Inpatient Psychiatry across two campuses. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with full operational and clinical accountability for a growing behavioral health service line.About the RoleThis leader will oversee inpatient psychiatric services including Intensive Psych, Psychiatric Medicine, and Geriatric Psych units serving adult and geriatric populations.Key ResponsibilitiesOversight of 70+ FTEsBudget and staffing management24/7 operational responsibilityQuality improvement and patient safety initiativesRegulatory compliance and policy oversightDevelopment and mentorship of frontline leadersThis role requires a strong, steady leader comfortable in high-acuity behavioral health settings who can drive accountability, stabilize culture, and lead through complexity.CompensationSign-on bonus up to 10% of annual salaryRelocation assistance availableComprehensive benefits including retirement contribution and tuition assistance.RequirementsActive RN license (MO or compact eligible)Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred)Minimum 2 years RN experience in behavioral healthLeadership experience requiredBLS required (CPI within 6 months)Ideal Background5+ years behavioral health RN experience preferred2–5 years RN leadership experienceStrong operational and budget management skillsTransformational leadership styleForensic experience highly preferredIf you are an experienced behavioral health leader seeking a confidential conversation about a significant leadership opportunity, please reach out directly.All inquiries will be handled with discretion. Reach out today for immediate consideration.