Nurse Manager

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NURSE MANAGER

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year based on experience

Schedule: Full Time with on - call rotation

Location: On site in Benton, TN

Are you a compassionate and results-driven Nurse Manager (RN) looking to grow your leadership career in behavioral health? Join Embark Behavioral Health’s short-term residential treatment program in Benton, Tennessee, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents and young adults. As the Nurse Manager, you will oversee daily nursing operations within our residential treatment center, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant patient care. You will provide RN leadership, support medication management and clinical protocols, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team. This role is essential in driving clinical excellence, mentoring and developing nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in mental health care. Located near the Hiwassee River and Tennessee mountains, our therapeutic wilderness setting provides the perfect backdrop for transformation. Our home-like residential program fosters healing for both clients and staff, offering an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing assessments at admission and designated intervals to support treatment planning
Lead, train, and mentor nursing staff; ensure competency and compliance
Manage medication processes, including administration, documentation, discrepancies, and pharmacy coordination
Ensure timely response to client health concerns, including assessment and care decisions
Oversee documentation accuracy, including meds, vitals, labs, behavior, and required consents
Monitor infection control practices, vital signs, weights, and controlled medication tracking
Partner with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support client outcomes

Qualifications

Active RN license (required); BSN preferred
3–5+ years of clinical nursing experience, including leadership or supervisory experience
Behavioral health knowledge, including familiarity with DSM; residential/inpatient experience preferred
Strong understanding of clinical standards, patient safety, and Joint Commission requirements
Proficiency with EHRs, clinical systems, and basic computer applications
Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
Ability to collaborate, provide compassionate care, and maintain professionalism in crisis situations
Ability to meet all employment requirements, including background/drug screenings, required certifications (CPR/First Aid/CPI), and a valid driver’s license in good standing

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

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