Location: Jennie Stuart Health – Hopkinsville, KY
Department: Behavioral Health (Inpatient)

Position Overview

Jennie Stuart Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for our Inpatient Behavioral Health unit. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the administrative, operational, clinical, and human resource functions of the unit while ensuring high-quality patient care and a supportive work environment for staff.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Clinical Leadership

• Direct daily operations of the inpatient behavioral health unit

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care

• Lead clinical practice improvements and quality initiatives

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and professional standards

• Monitor patient outcomes and satisfaction

Staff Leadership & Development

• Hire, coach, and develop nursing staff

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and safe work environment

• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs

• Monitor clinical indicators and performance metrics

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards

• Support incident reporting and risk management processes

Fiscal & Resource Management

• Manage department budgets and resources

• Monitor financial performance and operational efficiency

• Identify opportunities to improve performance while maintaining quality care

Collaboration

• Partner with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams

• Support organizational initiatives and strategic goals

• Build strong relationships across departments to enhance patient care

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Experience

Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred
Minimum 1 year of nursing leadership or management experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of hire

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to analyze clinical, operational, and financial data

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Why Join Jennie Stuart Health?

At Jennie Stuart Health, our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Professional development opportunities

• A collaborative healthcare environment focused on patient-centered care

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