Ambulatory Orthopedic Nurse Manager - Lead & Elevate Care

Wellstar Health System; Harlem (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to lead a unit, drive clinical excellence, and ensure safety and quality through effective leadership, data-driven decisions, and collaborative team engagement.

This role emphasizes staffing optimization, budget oversight, and accountability for patient outcomes, with focus on staff development, shared governance, and alignment with Wellstar's mission to enhance health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive nursing management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages staff in decision making via shared governance and promotes patient-centered care.
• Acts as unit chief retention and safety officer, managing talent and resources.
• Analyzes and manages financial resources; applies lean and quality improvement methods.
• Promotes staff competency in clinical care delivery and evidence-based practice.
• Ensures compliance with licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Leads interdepartmental collaboration and effective communication with medical staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Healthcare environment knowledge

Change management

Systems thinking

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork & collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's Nursing

Master's Nursing - Preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to lead a unit, drive clinical excellence, and ensure safety and quality through effective leadership, data-driven decisions, and collaborative team engagement.

This role emphasizes staffing optimization, budget oversight, and accountability for patient outcomes, with focus on staff development, shared governance, and alignment with Wellstar's mission to enhance health and well-being.