Manager Registered Nurse; RN - Behavioral Health

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Manager for a nursing job in Yuma, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  Behavioral Health
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Behavioral Health Nurse Manager – Yuma, Arizona

Full-time permanent position | Day shift

We’re hiring a Behavioral Health Nurse Manager (RN) to lead an inpatient psychiatric unit at a Level II Trauma hospital in Yuma, AZ. This is a permanent, benefits-eligible leadership role offering competitive salary, stable day-shift scheduling, and the opportunity to guide and develop a strong behavioral health nursing team.

Behavioral Health Nurse Manager (RN)

Provide clinical and operational leadership for an inpatient behavioral health unit, including:

• Oversee day-to-day nursing operations, staffing, scheduling, and workflow

• Lead, coach, and develop RNs and support staff; manage onboarding and competencies

• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, state regulations, and accreditation requirements

• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support quality patient care

• Monitor quality outcomes, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives

• Maintain medication safety, infection control, and documentation standards

• Support staff education, evaluations, and performance management

Compensation & Schedule

Annual Salary (DOE):
$90,758 (min) – $117,986 (mid) – $145,214 (max)

• Day shift, 8-hour shifts (40 hrs/week)

• Acute inpatient behavioral health unit

• Level II Trauma Center

• EPIC EMR

Unit Details

• Voluntary adult behavioral health population

• Mental illness focus; no aggressive behavior

• RN ratio: 1:8 | Tech ratio: 1:6

• Navy blue scrubs

• Medication systems:
Omnicell and automated pharmacy systems

Required

• Active Arizona RN license

• BLS (AHA) and CPI certification

• Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Associate degree in nursing (BSN preferred)

• 3+ years of related nursing experience

• Previous Nurse Manager experience required

• 2+ years of hospital-based inpatient Behavioral Health/Psych experience

• EPIC EMR experience

Why this opportunity stands out

• Competitive leadership salary with full medical, dental, and vision benefits

• PTO and retirement plans with employer contribution

• Stable day-shift schedule with predictable leadership hours

• Supportive behavioral health and executive leadership structure

• Opportunity to lead a well-supported inpatient psych unit

• Long-term stability in a growing health system

Life in Yuma, Arizona

Known as the Sunniest City on Earth, Yuma offers 300+ days of sunshine, year-round outdoor recreation, Colorado River access, and a welcoming community. Enjoy a lower cost of living than major Arizona metros while staying within easy reach of Phoenix and Southern California.

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