Behavioral Health Nurse Manager Outpatient

Department: 02040 WFBMG University Group Practice: Winston Salem MHS Jonestown - Behavioral Health Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8a-5p Pay Range $46.55 - $69.85 Lead a high-performing nursing unit where collaboration, evidence-based practice, and shared accountability drive exceptional patient outcomes. In this role, you will assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate clinical and operational functions to ensure safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective care—while cultivating an engaged, competent team and maintaining your own clinical and professional excellence. Essential Functions Demonstrate and actively support a Professional Practice model, collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to achieve high‑quality patient outcomes. Ensure unit operations and teammates comply with the Nursing Practice Act, regulatory standards, and organizational policies and procedures. Serve as a core team member, upholding quality management, patient care, and departmental standards to meet unit and organizational goals. Lead recruitment and retention efforts; oversee orientation, education, credentialing, and ongoing professional development through mutual goal setting and performance evaluation. Delegate effectively and promote shared governance; encourage and nurture research that positively impacts clinical outcomes. Deliver direct nursing care as needed, including assisting with treatments, therapies, procedures, and administering medications. Provide patient and family education and evaluate its effectiveness. Participate in performance improvement initiatives to elevate nursing care quality, improve patient outcomes, and maintain a cost‑effective care environment. Assist in developing policies, procedures, and standards that reflect evidence‑based practice. Foster shared accountability for professional practice across the team. Allocate resources to meet unit needs; maintain budgetary oversight and, with staff involvement, ensure the unit remains cost‑effective. Education & Licensure Requirements Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (required). Current RN licensure in the appropriate state (required). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. If undergraduate degree is not BSN: MSN is required (enroll within 1 year of hire/transfer and complete within 5 years). If undergraduate degree is BSN: a Master’s in a health‑related field or an MBA is acceptable. Previous management experience (preferred). Basic Life Support (BLS) per policy guidelines (required). Appropriate professional certification—clinical or leadership—within 1 year of eligibility (required). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required by the department and nurse leader. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Salary : $47 - $70