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Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health (Nursing Management/Registered Nurse)

Horizon Health Corporation
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2027

Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health - Dubuque, IA.

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health to join our team at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. The Nurse Manager plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of overall nursing care to patients. He/she provides managerial support in conjunction with the clinical leadership by providing supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel. He/she contributes to the facility through commitment to nursing goals, the supervision of clinical staff, participation on the treatment team(s).

Responsibilities:

  • Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plan for direct reports ensuring sufficient nursing personnel to provide for patient care needs in keeping with appropriate regulatory requirements.
  • Provide leadership and direction in accordance with the client hospital guidelines and consistent with nursing and Program goal philosophies
  • Provide for professional growth and development of nursing staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans, participation in training programs, encouragement of formal continuing education efforts, and evaluation.
  • Monitor nursing personnel performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reports.
  • Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies. Ensure efficient discharge plans and accurate histories are obtained at admission. Ensure the completion of all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Continuously audit and review performance and documentation of direct reports for consistency and accuracy.
  • Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards. Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating
  • Performs the duties of an RN as needed or when there is a shortage in staff.
  • Orient or mentor new nursing staff
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Career development opportunities within the company
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EOE

About Dubuque, IA

Dubuque, IA offers a scenic location along the Mississippi River with beautiful bluffs and waterfront views. It also offers a strong sense of community and historic charm. It also has affordable cost of living compared with many larger metro areas. With good schools and family-friendly neighborhoods, the city offers a solid mix of local industry, healthcare, education, and small business opportunities. It has a walkable downtown with shops, restaurants, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The city has easy access to outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and river activities. It is in a convenient regional location with access to Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • 5-8 years of related work experience
  • State RN Certification/License in AL required
  • CPR, BLS and ACLS required
  • Crisis Prevention Experience
  • Ability to Manager anger, fear, hostility and violence of others
  • Ability to Manager Stress Appropriately
  • Proficient in Applicable Software Applications
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties
  • Above Average Organization Skills
  • Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Dubuque, IA 52001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Dubuque, IA 52001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,435 - $98,261

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