Nurse Manager (FGP) - Brooklyn, Multispecialty Surgery

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

The Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership and management of designated care areas on a twenty-four-hour basis, consistent with the philosophy, goals, and mission of NYU Langone Health. The role is accountable for nursing practice and performance within assigned areas and for meeting organizational goals and targets. The Nurse Manager fosters excellence in patient and family service, staff development, quality nursing care, engagement, and satisfaction.

The position leads and supports staff and departmental leadership; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams; manages operational and capital budgets and staffing; and uses data to improve quality, safety, patient experience, productivity, and nursing outcomes. It also supports compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, nursing policies, evidence-based practice, and organizational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Certification in the area of specialty and/or Nursing Administration (NE/NEA), to be obtained within 2 years.
• Master’s degree in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in the Nurse Manager role for those hired or promoted after 10/1/25.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture aligned with NYU’s mission to serve, teach, and discover.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality, patient experience, and efficiency.
• Build productive relationships across disciplines and establish partnerships to achieve shared goals.
• Promote an inclusive, positive work and care environment that supports staff retention, recognition, and engagement.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development.
• Conduct interviews and hire, develop, and evaluate departmental leadership from orientation through termination, as needed.
• Evaluate personnel fairly and transparently.
• Model visibility, accessibility, effective communication, and advocacy for staff and leadership.
• Participate in strategic financial planning and make data-informed recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish and monitor operational and capital budgets, evaluate outcomes, and adjust spending as indicated.
• Use labor productivity data to plan and evaluate staffing patterns, discharge targets, and volume targets.
• Hold self and others accountable for exemplary, cost-efficient care.
• Coordinate activities that promote service and interdisciplinary teamwork, and model service standards in interactions with patients, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Design, implement, and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory, service, and organizational policies and standards.
• Participate in the development, approval, and implementation of nursing and organizational policies, incorporating shared governance.
• Collect, analyze, and use data to drive practice changes and improve quality, safety, patient experience, productivity, and outcomes.
• Encourage staff involvement in nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure staff maintain required licenses, certifications, and mandated learning.
• Foster high-reliability practices, inquiry, innovation, and transformation.
• Communicate clearly and with integrity to build trust with stakeholders.
• Lead and support the development of insights and innovative designs, programs, and processes for complex situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager