Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Manager - Lead Nursing Excellence

globalplacementfirm; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Stepdown unit to provide 24/7 operational and clinical leadership. The role emphasizes safe, patient-centered care, staff development, and budget stewardship in alignment with hospital mission and values.

This leadership position requires evidence-based practice, strong team collaboration, and a focus on quality improvement to advance nursing excellence within a Magnet- or Pathways-designated facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Acute Care Critical Care leadership experience.
• Magnet or Pathways-designated facility experience preferred.
• BSN required; MSN or related master's degree preferred.
• Texas RN license or compact license accepted.
• National Specialty Certification or plan to achieve within one year.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality, individualized nursing care through evidence-based practices and the nursing process.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient outcomes, staff performance, and unit operations.
• Demonstrate leadership in staff recruitment, development, and retention.
• Develop and implement operational and clinical goals with patient safety as a primary focus.
• Manage budgets and monitor financial performance to maintain target expense levels.
• Promote employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and physician collaboration.
• Support community health initiatives and lifelong learning within the department.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, TJC patient safety goals, and hospital policies.
• Actively review occurrence reporting systems and use data to drive safety and quality improvements.
• Educate staff on reporting medical errors or unanticipated outcomes to promote transparency and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Magnet/Pathways experience

Education

BSN

MSN or related master's

Texas RN license

Job description

Plano, TX is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Stepdown unit to provide 24/7 operational and clinical leadership. The role emphasizes safe, patient-centered care, staff development, and budget stewardship in alignment with hospital mission and values.

This leadership position requires evidence-based practice, strong team collaboration, and a focus on quality improvement to advance nursing excellence within a Magnet- or Pathways-designated facility.