Nurse ManagerWe're looking for an experienced, adaptable, and solutions-focused
Nurse Manager who thrives in a fast-paced behavioral health environment and enjoys balancing direct patient care with leadership responsibilities. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys variety, takes initiative, leads by example, and can confidently guide a team while responding to changing patient and operational needs.
What You'll Do- Provide direct nursing care, including patient assessments, medication administration, and clinical documentation
- Monitor patient health status by completing vital signs, withdrawal assessments (CIWA/COWS), safety assessments, and nursing evaluations
- Collaborate with physicians, counselors, Recovery Coaches, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide exceptional patient care
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the nursing team
- Assist with staff training, onboarding, competency evaluations, and performance support
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, Texas regulations, Joint Commission standards, and nursing best practices
- Monitor medication administration, inventory, documentation, medication error reporting, and infection control procedures
- Assist with admissions, patient orientations, laboratory coordination, and nursing documentation
- Interviews all new nursing candidates
- Help manage nursing supplies, equipment, and daily operational needs
- Maintain on-call availability for emergencies and staffing support as needed
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?You may be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges
- Like solving problems quickly and making decisions with confidence
- Thrive when balancing patient care, leadership responsibilities, and multiple priorities
- Prefer variety over repetitive daily routines
- Stay calm, organized, and focused during stressful situations
- Communicate confidently and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and staff
- Take initiative and enjoy helping others succeed through coaching and leadership
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care
- Value teamwork while also being comfortable working independently
- Find purpose in helping adolescents and families through recovery
What We're Looking For- Current and unrestricted Texas RN license
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, or related field preferred
- Minimum three years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, or psychiatric care (required)
- Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong knowledge of nursing standards, medication administration, and behavioral health best practices
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation
- Knowledge of ASAM criteria and addiction treatment principles preferred
- Excellent critical-thinking, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory compliance
If you're a motivated nursing leader who enjoys problem-solving, mentoring others, and making a lasting impact in behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply.
