Professional certification within two years of hire
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit
Manage staffing, resource allocation, and departmental budgets
Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate nursing team members
Ensure high-quality patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and nursing excellence
Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council initiatives
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a high-performing team
Impact patient care and outcomes directly
Collaborative environment with physicians and nursing leaders
Focus on professional development and shared governance
Engagement in initiatives that promote nursing excellence
Full Job Description
Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse
Work Shift/Schedule: Varies
About the Role: Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical Unit
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS)
Lead a high-performing Medical/Surgical team and make a lasting impact on patient care. As the Nurse Manager, you will provide 24/7 operational and clinical leadership, overseeing patient care delivery, staffing, quality outcomes, team development, regulatory readiness, and budget performance.
This leadership role partners closely with physicians, nursing leaders, educators, and frontline staff to drive excellence in patient care while supporting shared governance, professional nursing practice, and employee engagement. Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit
Manage staffing, resource allocation, and departmental budgets
Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate nursing team members
Ensure high-quality patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and nursing excellence
Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council initiatives
Qualifications
Required:
Georgia RN license
BSN or MSN
3-5 years of RN experience, preferably in acute care
Leadership or supervisory experience
Professional certification within two years of hire
Preferred:
Master's degree
Two or more years of nursing leadership experience
Medical/Surgical leadership background
About Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. (NGHS) is a non-profit healthcare system that serves the Northeast Georgia region. The system includes two hospitals, several urgent care centers, and a network of physicians and specialists. NGHS provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, and women's health. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized for its clinical excellence and patient safety. NGHS is headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia and was founded in 1951.
