Med Surg Unit Leader

White Plains; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Straightforward base salary compensation

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a nursing unit leader for their White Plains office to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. The role emphasizes leadership in a Med Surg unit, including managing staffing, budgets, and continuous improvement projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, is an active RN in New York, and has at least 2 years of leadership experience. A culture of success and professional growth is strongly promoted within the organization.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in New York.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a Med Surg unit.
• Proven ability to manage workflows and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Med Surg unit operations to meet patient care targets.
• Monitor unit metrics and adjust workflows accordingly.
• Oversee admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

Skills

Clinical policy knowledge

Staffing and scheduling

Budget management

Data literacy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

In-Office | White Plains, NY, United States

The Opportunity

You’re the kind of person who is always looking to learn. You want to grow into something greater and you’re looking for an employer encourages and supports your professional development. White Plains promotes advancement and rewards our employees based on individual performance and merit. Sure you’ll have exposure to the team, but all of our people are accountable for their success. Competitive and focused, our team is on a mission to deliver excellence. We also know that this can only be accomplished by supporting our employee growth and development. By providing frequent feedback and consistently measuring progress, we’ve discovered the recipe for success that’s delivered year over year growth since our first year of business. This a culture of winning. At White Plains we breed winners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Med Surg unit operations to meet daily patient care targets and staffing plans.
• Monitor unit metrics (AHT, length of stay, readmission rates) and adjust workflows.
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies, safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary rounds to ensure timely patient progress and discharges.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff through coaching and performance feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to optimize patient throughput and care quality.
• Communicate unit goals, performance results, and risk factors to leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee admission, transfer, and discharge processes to optimize patient flow.
• Manage unit budgets, supply utilization, and cost‑control initiatives.
• Develop and implement action plans to meet growth targets and expand service offerings.
• Foster a high‑performance culture with clear accountability and merit‑based recognition.
• Collaborate with external partners and teams to support scalable growth in the unit.

Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field.
• New or current RN licensure with active state board registration.
• Minimum 2 years Med Surg or inpatient unit leadership experience.
• Excellent knowledge of clinical policies, safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Proven ability to manage staffing, scheduling, and budget within a Med Surg unit.
• Strong data literacy; ability to monitor AHT, LOS, readmission metrics and act on insights.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning.
• Demonstrated mentoring and performance feedback coaching for nursing staff.
• Track record of leading continuous improvement projects and patient throughput optimization.
• Strong communication skills with ability to report unit goals and risks to leadership.

What's in it for you? (Salary, Commissions & Benefits)

On‑site role located in White Plains, NY — work from our office and collaborate in person.

Base salary compensation — straightforward, predictable pay as part of your package.