Nurse Manager Behavioral Health RN
Job Description
A Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health is needed in Aventura, FL at a 467-bed, Level II Trauma Center that is also certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission.
The role. This manager oversees the 24/7 operations of a 53-bed Behavioral Health unit serving an adult and geriatric patient census, leading a team of approximately 108 FTEs including behavioral health technicians, registered nurses, and clinical nurse coordinators. Reporting to the Director, the manager is responsible for staff scheduling, hiring input, performance assessment, and disciplinary actions, while driving quality improvement, fiscal accountability, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals. The role requires building collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, and internal and external department staff, while ensuring the unit meets Joint Commission standards and complies with corporate policies and procedures.
What we're looking for.
- Current Florida license as Registered Nurse or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification or must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
- Minimum 3 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience in an acute care Hospital setting
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a full time Charge Nurse / Coordinator, Nursing Administrative Supervisor, or Nursing Management in an acute care Hospital setting
Schedule. Full-time, days, no weekends.
Compensation. $38.52 - $55.26/hr plus Sign-on bonus available
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.