<p>A West Palm Beach, Florida acute care hospital is seeking an experienced Nursing Director of Behavioral Health to lead its inpatient behavioral health service line. This is a day-shift, weekday-only leadership role offering a competitive hourly rate and a stable schedule — a rare combination in behavioral health nursing administration. The position is suited for a seasoned RN leader with a strong acute care behavioral health background who is ready to step into or continue a director-level role in one of Florida's most desirable coastal markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive pay rate: $38–$57 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with no weekend requirement</li> <li>Acute care facility employment with the stability of a hospital-based leadership role</li> <li>State-mandated background screening completed as part of onboarding — no surprises</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level oversight of a behavioral health service line within an acute care hospital setting</li> <li>Inpatient behavioral health environment requiring leadership across clinical operations, staffing, and regulatory compliance</li> <li>Day-shift administrative schedule — Monday through Friday, no weekend rotations</li> <li>Immediate opening with an active need for experienced behavioral health nursing leadership</li> <li>West Palm Beach location within a full-service acute care facility</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Florida RN license or active compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of Director of Behavioral Health experience, or equivalent tenure as a seasoned behavioral health nurse manager</li> <li>Acute care behavioral health experience is required — community-only or outpatient backgrounds will not meet this requirement</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field required at time of hire</li> <li>Master's Degree must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Must successfully complete a criminal background check as a condition of employment per Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, a vibrant downtown arts and dining scene, and direct access to world-class beaches. The city combines the energy of a growing metropolitan area with proximity to the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and Miami — all within easy driving distance. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal peers, and the region's strong school systems and outdoor lifestyle make it an attractive destination for relocating clinicians and their families.</p>