Nurse Manager – Medical/Surgical/TCU

As a Nurse Manager – Medical/Surgical/TCU, you’ll play a vital leadership role in ensuring high-quality patient care while supporting the daily operations, professional development, and success of our nursing team. Your clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence will help create an environment where patients receive safe, compassionate, and exceptional care.

How you’ll contribute

As the Nurse Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of your assigned department and ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. You will provide clinical leadership and direction while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

A successful Nurse Manager will:

• Assist in developing departmental goals, standards, and objectives that support the organization's strategic plan and vision
• Provide leadership and direction for patient care within the assigned department
• Assess the quality of patient care and coordinate services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments
• Lead staff relations activities, including performance management, employee engagement, staff satisfaction, and conflict resolution
• Oversee department scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagement activities
• Create and foster an environment that promotes professional growth, teamwork, and employee development
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts, and vendor relationships
• Identify and justify department needs for equipment, supplies, and other resources
• Monitor supply usage and ensure equipment and systems are maintained in proper working order
• Integrate evidence-based practices into department operations and clinical protocols
• Promote compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to promote positive patient outcomes
• Provide direct patient care when necessary to support department operations
• Demonstrate decisive judgment and critical thinking when responding to clinical and operational challenges
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and promote a culture of clinical excellence

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a strong clinical background and demonstrated leadership experience in medical/surgical nursing.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required, or current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree nursing program

Licenses:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Certifications:

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical/surgical nursing
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience

Additional qualifications include:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop nursing staff
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and interdisciplinary teams

Schedule

Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Evening Shift
Schedule: 3P-11P

Sign On Bonus: $15,000

Salary Range: 

$106K - $143K

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off

Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care, and mental health services

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to apply or have questions? Contact DK Lyons at 850-842-8832.