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Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health at Valleywise Health System – Phoenix, Arizona

Valleywise Health System
Phoenix, Arizona, 85031, United States
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Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Are you a dynamic healthcare leader who thrives at the intersection of patient care, team development, and operational excellence? In this role, you’ll drive clinical performance, inspire teams, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care across your areas of responsibility.
What You’ll Do:
  • Lead with Purpose: Provide clinical management, strategic direction, and day-to-day operational oversight to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Be the Go-To Leader: Serve as the tactical point person for patient care delivery, physician partnerships, staff development, quality initiatives, and program growth.
  • Champion Evidence-Based Practice: Foster a culture that integrates research into clinical practice, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Develop High-Performing Teams: Recruit, onboard, coach, evaluate, and schedule team members to build a collaborative and accountable workforce.
  • Drive Quality & System Success: Align departmental goals with broader organizational objectives, ensuring measurable impact across the system.
What Sets You Apart:
  • A strong clinical background paired with operational insight
  • Passion for mentoring and empowering healthcare professionals
  • Proven ability to balance quality care with efficiency and performance goals
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and patient-centered excellence
This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape care delivery, elevate teams, and make a meaningful difference every day.
Annual Salary Range: $109,366.40 - $161,324.80
Qualifications
Education:
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
  • Prefer a master’s degree in nursing.
Experience:
  • Must have at least five (5) years of clinical experience with two to three (2-3) years of demonstrated leadership experience relevant to the patient population and scope of care of the department.
  • Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.
Certification/Licensure:
  • Must possess a current, valid Arizona RN license and be in good standing with the AZ Board of Nursing.
  • Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
  • ACLS, PALS, ATNC, or other certifications may be required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
  • Bilingual is preferred.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
  • Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
  • Computer knowledge with Windows based systems is a plus.
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Job Location

Phoenix, Arizona, 85031, United States

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