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Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse Manager for an Acute Care Crisis Psychiatric Unit. This full-time leadership role is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care and managing an inpatient nursing unit. You will ensure the administrative management of over 50 FTEs on a 24-hour basis, demonstrate proficiency in delivering care to a diverse patient population, and engage in continuing education.
RN Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health (Inpatient Acute Psychiatry)
Location: San Pedro, CA 90732
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM
About the Opportunity
Medix is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager to lead an Acute Care Crisis Psychiatric Unit, in a 25-bed inpatient behavioral health program serving patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises.
This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a compassionate and skilled behavioral health nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient psychiatric environment and is passionate about supporting both patients and caregivers.
The facility is currently on its Magnet Journey and has earned numerous recognitions for clinical excellence, including The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Gold Plus Achievement Award.
Position Overview
The RN Nurse Manager is accountable for the delivery of high-quality patient care and the administrative management of the inpatient psychiatric unit on a 24-hour basis. This leader will oversee approximately 57 caregivers, including Registered Nurses, Mental Health Workers, Social Work Associates, and Health Unit Coordinators.
The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader with inpatient psychiatric leadership experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to support staff through complex behavioral health situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of a 25-bed inpatient acute psychiatric unit
- Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and workforce planning
- Oversee caregiver performance, engagement, and development
- Approve PTO requests and maintain appropriate staffing coverage
- Ensure compliance with patient care standards and regulatory requirements
- Monitor patient acuity and staffing needs
- Support staff in crisis intervention and de-escalation situations
- Serve as a clinical and operational resource for the team
- Participate in leadership meetings and hospital initiatives
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care
- Maintain knowledge of LPS holds and behavioral health regulations
- Provide occasional evening visibility for night-shift staff (approximately twice per month)
Patient Population
This unit serves adults experiencing acute psychiatric crises, including:
- Psychosis
- Suicidal ideation
- Homicidal ideation
- Mania
- Severe depression
- Aggressive behaviors
- Substance use disorders
Patients are often admitted through the Emergency Department or transferred from other Providence facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Active California RN License
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current BLS/CPR Certification
- 3+ years of recent RN experience in inpatient acute psychiatry
- 2+ years of recent leadership experience as a Clinical Supervisor, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Nurse Manager in an inpatient psychiatric setting
- Clinical nursing experience in inpatient Behavioral Health/Psychiatry
- Leadership experience within an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with staffing, scheduling, and productivity management
- Familiarity with Kronos/UKG scheduling systems
- Knowledge of California LPS regulations and LA County behavioral health systems
What We're Looking For
- Compassionate and supportive leadership style
- Strong team management and employee engagement skills
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-acuity environments
- Experience managing staffing, scheduling, and operational workflows
- Strong understanding of psychiatric nursing and psychotropic medications
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
Medix is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
