Nurse Manager - Residential - Pediatric Behavioral

Saint Luke's Health System is a leading faith-based, nonprofit, and locally owned healthcare provider in the Kansas City region, committed to delivering exceptional patient care with a focus on compassion, innovation, and inclusivity. With over 12,000 employees, Saint Luke's has cultivated an environment that emphasizes professionalism, continuous improvement, collaboration, and the valuing of diverse voices. The organization is dedicated to creating a supportive culture where employees can achieve their personal and professional goals while contributing to the well-being of their community. As a highly respected and established health system, Saint Luke's consistently strives for excellence and fosters a workplace where all staff members are encouraged to excel and innovate in their roles.

The Nurse Manager position at Crittenton's Children Center, part of Saint Luke's residential team, presents a remarkable leadership opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses ready to advance their careers in a dynamic healthcare setting. This full-time day role typically operates Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend responsibilities. The role requires a dedicated and experienced RN with a minimum of two years of acute hospital care experience, and behavioral healthcare experience is preferred. Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) is also favored. The Nurse Manager will be responsible for leading nursing staff, modeling leadership competencies such as professionalism, innovation, adaptability, sound decision-making, and independent judgment. This role is crucial in developing, implementing, and assessing patient care practices in alignment with strategic goals, ensuring care excellence in a patient-centered and healing environment. The position demands collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and staff engagement, while also maintaining clinical competencies as needed. Saint Luke's promotes work-life balance and a collaborative workplace, supporting nurse managers in fulfilling their leadership roles effectively and advancing their careers.