Med-Surg

Houston Healthcare•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

The Nurse Manager provides leadership across nursing and clinical teams, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to support seamless patient care. The role is accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, and operational efficiency, while keeping patient care the top priority. Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service, the Nurse Manager develops, implements, and evaluates systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care. The manager leads staff and develops clinical practice, oversees patient care delivery and service workflows, supports staff development and well-being, and ensures adherence to clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. The position also drives quality improvement, operational and financial initiatives, and effective resource allocation in alignment with organizational objectives and the Magnet model.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
For acute or ambulatory settings, a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
For virtual-care oversight, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Demonstrated leadership promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the populations served and the health system.
Experience overseeing complex service-line operations within a healthcare system.
Ongoing demonstrated clinical and leadership competence.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing or a doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, or DrPH).
At least five years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings.
Three years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience within a complex academic health system.
Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC or NEA-BC), or comparable certification (CNML or CENP).
ACLS certification may be necessary after hire depending on specialty area.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain staff engagement, visibility, and accountability in support of organizational vision, mission, and goals.
Foster collaboration, excellence, accountability, mutual respect, inclusion, and staff well-being across interprofessional teams.
Educate, coach, and guide staff on clinical standards and best practices; facilitate onboarding, competency assessment, and ongoing professional development.
Manage and support a diverse workforce in alignment with organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations.
Oversee clinical and operational workflows to support patient integration and service efficiency.
Lead quality and safety initiatives and collaborate with division leadership to monitor objectives across the care continuum.
Execute financial and productivity initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Identify and implement evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and reduce risk in alignment with the Magnet model.
Manage staff performance, provide feedback, and address patient-care or professional-conduct issues.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
Lead continuous quality improvement through data analysis, problem-solving, and monitoring key performance indicators.
Plan and prioritize operations, anticipate resource needs, and achieve results within budget.
Resolve operational challenges in partnership with triad leadership and advocate for optimal resource allocation.
Monitor nursing practice for adherence to clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide ongoing nurse education and training, and advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing staffing, resource, and care-delivery concerns.
Communicate unit goals effectively and adapt leadership approach in challenging situations.