Float Pool Nurse Manager

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company paid Maternity and Paternity?

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Nurse Manager for the Float Pool to lead staffing and develop a high-performing Float Pool team. You will oversee patient care quality across multiple inpatient units and drive operational excellence while supporting caregivers through adaptable staffing strategies.

The role requires BSN, Kentucky RN licensure, and 3+ years of clinical and 3+ years of management experience. Proficiency with clinical software and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted RN licensure in Kentucky required.
• Three years of recent clinical experience and three years of management experience at the Charge Nurse level or higher.
• Expertise in commonly used computer software usage and ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Competence in professional nursing practice including teaching, leadership and management skills.
• Excellent clinical/critical thinking, organizational, analytical, fiscal, and customer service skills.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and team development for the Float Pool.
• Provide leadership and oversight for safe, high-quality patient care across inpatient units.
• Support caregivers while maintaining flexibility to meet organizational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Critical thinking

Customer service

BLS within 90 days

Education

BSN degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Summary

Nurse Manager - Float Pool

The Float Pool Nurse Manager provides leadership and oversight for the Float Pool team, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care across multiple inpatient units.

• This role is responsible for staffing, team development, operational excellence, and supporting caregivers while maintaining flexibility to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
• Requires three years of recent clinical experience and three years of management experience at the Charge Nurse level or higher.
• Expertise in commonly used computer software usage and ability to learn new computer programs quickly required.
• Competence in professional nursing practice including teaching, leadership and management skills required.
• Excellent clinical/critical thinking skills, organizational, analytical, fiscal, and customer service skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience in specialty preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.