Nurse Manager RN – Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit
About The Position
Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager RN to lead a Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit in Plano, Texas. The Nurse Manager has 24/7 accountability and responsibility for a defined patient care area and is responsible for creating an environment that supports individualized, goal-directed nursing care aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the facility. This role focuses on patient safety, quality outcomes, staff engagement, operational efficiency, and evidence-based practice. The Nurse Manager develops and implements plans to ensure safe, high-quality care delivery through the nursing process, Synergy Model, and evidence-based practices. This leader oversees staff performance, budgeting, cost control, infection prevention compliance, and patient safety initiatives while fostering employee satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and continuous performance improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of RECENT acute care critical care or PCU leadership experience required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Current Texas RN license or Compact RN license accepted
- National specialty certification required or commitment to obtain within 1 year of hire
- BLS and ACLS required
Nice To Haves
- Progressive leadership experience strongly preferred
- Previous experience at Magnet or Pathways-designated facilities strongly preferred
- Master’s Degree (MSN or related field) preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain 24/7 accountability for Cardiac Stepdown patient care operations
- Develop and implement plans for individualized, goal-directed nursing care
- Ensure patient safety, quality outcomes, and adherence to evidence-based practices
- Select, develop, manage, and engage unit-based nursing staff
- Delegate care appropriately based on patient needs and staff competencies
- Maintain operating expenses within budget targets
- Promote infection prevention compliance and TJC patient safety goals
- Monitor occurrence reporting trends and implement safety improvements
- Educate staff on reporting medical errors and unanticipated outcomes
- Support staff involvement in education, community involvement, and professional development
Benefits
- Salary Range: $84,849 – $127,274 (based on years of experience)
- Sign-On Bonus: Case by case
- Relocation Assistance: Case by case
- Schedule: Days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
