Manager of Nursing - Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family.
  • Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
  • Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization.
  • Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success.
  • Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Role: Manager of Nursing - Behavioral Health

Location: Popular Bluff Regional Medical Center

Schedule: Day Shift Hours

Job Summary

The Manager, Nursing Services oversees nursing staff and daily operations to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves coordinating clinical and administrative functions, developing and implementing nursing policies, and fostering staff development to achieve optimal outcomes.

The Manager ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, promotes a positive work environment, and supports organizational goals through effective leadership and collaboration.

Essential Functions

  • Oversees daily operations of nursing services, ensuring that patient care is delivered in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitors and evaluates patient care quality and safety, identifying and addressing issues promptly to maintain high standards.
  • Conducts staff training, orientation, and performance evaluations, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on patient assessments and team capabilities.
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines.
  • Delegates tasks and duties appropriately to members of the healthcare team, ensuring accountability and competence.
  • Creates and maintains a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Supervision and Staff Management
  • Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Director on staffing issues.
  • Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
  • Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  • Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
  • Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Nursing required
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred
  • 2-4 years of experience in closely related field required
  • 2-4 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support required
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Why Work at Popular Bluff Regional Medical Center?

At Popular Bluff Regional Medical Center, we’re more than healthcare providers, we’re a team dedicated to compassionate care and community wellness. Join us for a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients every day. Your skills, your passion, and your commitment matter here.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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Key Responsibilities

The Manager of Nursing oversees daily clinical operations, staff management, and patient care quality within the behavioral health department. They are responsible for budget management, regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive, professional work environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipBudgetingPerformance evaluation

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedBehavioral Health median $78k (middle half $65k–$96k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Missouri11 active796 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 24% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
New Behavioral Health listings858 in the last 30 days562 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Career growth opportunities and leadership training
Recognition and reward programs
Exclusive employee discounts and perks

Living in Poplar Bluff

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$189k
Median resident rent
$760/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.