Nurse Manager - Progressive Care (PCU)
About The Position
Rust Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate experienced nurse leader to join the Progressive Care Unit. The Progressive Care Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, acute care environment. This role is responsible for staff leadership, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of patient outcomes. The Nurse Manager collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, interdisciplinary teams, and nursing leadership to support safe clinical practice, strong employee engagement, and efficient unit operations. This position is eligible for a sign on bonus and relocation of up to $13,500 How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- Current RN license in New Mexico or compact state
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, MSN preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive care, step-down, or critical care nursing experience preferred.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of nursing leadership or charge nurse experience preferred.
- National nursing leadership or specialty certification (e.g., PCCN, CCRN, NE-BC)
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage clinical operations
- Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Data-driven decision making and problem-solving
- Ability to manage change in a dynamic healthcare environment
Responsibilities
- Clinical & Quality Leadership Promote a culture of safety, quality, and patient-centered care Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice Monitor unit quality metrics (e.g., falls, pressure injuries, patient satisfaction) Lead performance improvement initiatives and root-cause analyses
- Staff Leadership & Development Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain a high-performing nursing team Provide ongoing feedback, performance evaluations, and professional development Support staff engagement, accountability, and positive workplace culture Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix
- Operational Management Manage daily unit operations, including staffing, scheduling, and patient flow Collaborate with bed management and interdisciplinary teams to optimize throughput Oversee supply management and support budgetary accountability Participate in hospital committees and leadership initiatives
- Collaboration & Communication Serve as a liaison between frontline staff, physicians, and nursing leadership Foster effective communication across disciplines Support patient and family education and engagement
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
