Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Team Manager - RN (NKC) - University Health - (6a - 6:30p)

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

NKCH Behavioral Health

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

6:00AM - 6:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

The Clinical Team Manager provides front-line leadership for assigned inpatient units operating 24/7. This role supports the Director in maintaining nursing standards, staff competency, and high-quality patient care while overseeing daily operations, staffing, patient flow, and team performance. The Clinical Team Manager promotes evidence-based practice, patient safety, employee engagement, and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Director to achieve unit goals and organizational priorities

Serve as a clinical resource and provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff

Coordinate daily workflow and patient throughput to meet organizational benchmarks

Ensure nursing care meets Missouri Nurse Practice Act and organizational standards

Maintain clinical competency and provide direct patient care as needed

Assist with staff scheduling, assignments, delegation, and supervision of RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed personnel

Engage staff in daily operations, resource management, and performance improvement initiatives

Promote patient experience, staff engagement, quality, safety, and core measure outcomes

Monitor clinical outcomes and support action plans to improve and sustain performance

Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences focused on patient- and family-centered care

Support personnel management, including performance evaluations and corrective actions

Promote a culture of safety, respect, inclusion, and excellent customer service

Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, organizational policies, and professional standards

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent combination of an ADN and relevant experience

Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience and/or demonstrated proficient to expert clinical aptitude and leadership

Missouri nursing license as a Registered Professional Nurse

Current certifications per department requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Ability to lead groups

Preferred Qualifications

Specialty Certification

If you’re an experienced nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we encourage you to apply today and help lead a team committed to exceptional patient care!

This role is at the new North Kansas City Location