Inpatient Manager, RN

RiverPeak Health; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverPeak Health, located in a rural Wyoming hospital setting, seeks an experienced Inpatient Manager, RN, to lead the inpatient nursing team. You will oversee day-to-day operations, clinical leadership, and strategic direction while promoting safety, quality, teamwork, and service excellence.

The role suits a strong nursing leader who thrives in collaboration and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in rural healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Wyoming Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Minimum one (1) year of leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Manager, or similar role.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily inpatient nursing operations.
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
• Monitor patient census, staffing, and patient flow to meet operational needs.
• Collaborate with providers, leaders, and ancillary departments to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Support direct patient care activities when needed.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and clinical practice standards.
• Foster a culture of patient safety, accountability, and service excellence.
• Recruit, onboard, train, mentor, and retain nursing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and professional development.
• Manage staffing schedules and assignments to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Address employee relations matters in partnership with Human Resources.
• Create an engaged, collaborative, and high-performing nursing team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Staffing analytics

Nursing operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

ACLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Location: On-Site | Rural Hospital Setting
Department: Patient Services
Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Lead Rural Healthcare with Purpose

RiverPeak Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Inpatient Manager, RN, to lead our inpatient nursing team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations, clinical leadership, and strategic direction of the inpatient department while promoting a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and service excellence.

If you are a strong nursing leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a rural healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.

Clinical Leadership & Operations

• Lead and supervise daily inpatient nursing operations.
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
• Monitor patient census, staffing, and patient flow to meet operational needs.
• Collaborate with providers, leaders, and ancillary departments to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Support direct patient care activities when needed.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and clinical practice standards.
• Foster a culture of patient safety, accountability, and service excellence.
• Recruit, onboard, train, mentor, and retain nursing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and professional development.
• Manage staffing schedules and assignments to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Address employee relations matters in partnership with Human Resources.
• Create an engaged, collaborative, and high-performing nursing team.

Quality, Compliance, & Improvement

• Monitor quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, Wyoming Board of Nursing requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Investigate patient concerns, incidents, and safety events.
• Maintain survey readiness and participate in regulatory and accreditation reviews.
• Assist with departmental budget development and management.
• Monitor labor, productivity, and supply expenditures.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency while maintaining quality care.
• Approve payroll and oversee staffing utilization.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Wyoming Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Minimum one (1) year of leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Manager, or similar role.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Five (5) or more years of inpatient nursing experience.
• Nursing Leadership certification or specialty nursing certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within one month of hire.
• Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of inpatient nursing operations and standards of care.
• Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and CMS requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze staffing, quality, and financial metrics.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs) and healthcare technology systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and assist patients as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without assistance.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergencies.

Why Join RiverPeak Health?

At RiverPeak Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to the communities we serve while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace. We value teamwork, integrity, compassion, and service excellence, and we invest in helping our employees grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Join our team and help advance the health and well-being of our community.

RiverPeak Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

General Statement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned. RiverPeak Health reserves the right to modify job duties, responsibilities, and requirements based on organizational needs, patient care requirements, operational demands, and changes in federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

As a condition of employment, applicants must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings applicable to the position, which may include a criminal background check, fingerprint-based criminal history check, Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion screening, applicable state abuse, neglect, and exploitation registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screening. Applicants who do not meet the employment eligibility requirements based on the results of these screenings may be disqualified from employment to the extent permitted by applicable laws.
RiverPeak Health participates in E-Verify. Employment eligibility will be verified through the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security in accordance with applicable federal law.