Registered Nurse (RN), Manager - Inpatient

Wilson Medical Center

Job Location Type: In0person

More about our team

The Manager, Inpatient is a key nursing leader responsible for overseeing clinical operations, patient safety, staff engagement, regulatory readiness, financial performance, and quality outcomes across high0volume inpatient units. This role provides oversight of adult and older adult patient care areas.

The position reports to the Senior Nursing Officer (SRO), who oversees all Inpatient Units along with the three Manager roles. All Nursing Leadership also maintains a dotted0line reporting relationship to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

This role is heavily focused on providing support to all of the Inpatient Units with:

 New hire and new graduate onboarding

 Continuing education and competency validation

 Quality and patient safety initiatives

 Daily collaboration with staff, providers, patients, and families

 Operational leadership across all four inpatient units

The Manager serves as a primary nursing leader in translating organizational strategy into frontline execution while ensuring compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulatory expectations.

How you0ll contribute

A Manager: Inpatient who excels in this role:

 Directs daily operations and administrative functions of inpatient departments under the guidance of the SRO
 Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements
 Promotes a culture of safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
 Ensures compliance with organizational policies, protocols, and professional standards
 Leads and develops staff, fostering leadership growth, competency, and professional development
 Facilitates strong communication and collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary partners, and hospital leadership
 Evaluates business initiatives and recommends process improvements or new service development
 Oversees patient care delivery, service levels, and complaint resolution to achieve quality and performance objectives
 Manages staffing activities including hiring, orientation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and continuing education
 Monitors departmental budgets and ensures operations remain within allocated funding
 Actively participates in briefs, debriefs, huddles, learning boards, and executive patient safety rounds
 Supports regulatory and accreditation readiness and ensures ongoing compliance
 Participates in hospital support activities such as disaster planning and recall situations
 Performs other duties as assigned by the SRO

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 6 with medical plans starting at just $15 per pay period 6 tailored benefit options for part0time and PRN employees
 Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short0and long0term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
 Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan support, and a 401(k)-retirement package with company match
 Employee Well0being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs
 Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
 Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full0time and part0time employees

What we0re looking for

A collaborative, experienced nurse leader with strong inpatient clinical knowledge and a passion for education, quality, and operational excellence.

Required Education & Licensure:

 Current NC or multistate RN license

 Bachelor0s degree required (degree in progress may be considered)

 AHA BLS required

 ACLS required (within 30 days of hire)

Required Experience & Competencies:

 Minimum three years of recent clinical experience in Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Progressive Care (within the last 5 years)

 ICU, Telemetry, and Progressive Care experience preferred

 Two years of healthcare management or related leadership experience preferred

 Strong critical thinking, communication, and customer service skills

 Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a patient0centered focus

 Ability to understand, communicate, and respond effectively to patient and family needs

 Ability to lead onboarding, education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application or have questions? Contact Justin Cruthers at Justin.Cruthers@lpnt.net