Medical Surgical Nurse Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; Independence (IA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee a Medical-Surgical unit in Northeast Iowa. The role emphasizes patient-centered leadership, staff development, and interprofessional collaboration to advance care delivery.

Reporting to nursing leadership, you will drive staffing strategies, budget management, regulatory readiness, and continuous quality improvement, while supporting a culture of mentorship and accountability.

Formación

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience leading a hospital Med Surg or similar department.
• Strong collaboration with physicians, staff, and support services.
• Proven track record in budgeting, staffing, and regulatory readiness.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of the Medical-Surgical unit.
• Lead staffing and scheduling to ensure safe patient care.
• Manage department budgeting and cost controls.
• Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Nurse management

Staff development

Budgeting

Regulatory readiness

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR systems

Educación

RN license

BSN preferred

Herramientas

Epic EHR

Descripción del empleo

Step into an exciting Nurse Manager opportunity where inspired leadership, exceptional patient care, and small-town connection come together in Northeast Iowa!

The Head Nurse will join a mission-driven community hospital known for compassionate, patient-first care, strong clinical standards, and meaningful local support. This healthcare organization promotes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinician-friendly technology, ongoing education, and frontline involvement in quality and safety initiatives. With accessible leadership, opportunities to improve care delivery, and a culture that values nursing expertise and professional growth, the Head Nurse can make a visible impact while building a rewarding healthcare leadership career.

The Nurse Manager will lead a Medical Surgical department that provides broad clinical exposure across diverse adult patient populations, making this Med Surg leadership role both engaging and professionally fulfilling. The unit offers a compelling mix of progressive growth and historical charm, pairing evolving care practices and efficient workflows with the trusted relationships of a longstanding community healthcare environment. The Nurse Manager will help advance patient outcomes, staff development, care coordination, throughput, and operational performance throughout the medical-surgical service line.

Reporting to senior nursing leadership, the Head Nurse will receive executive support and collaborate closely with hospital leaders, physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, rehabilitation, case management, and other clinical partners. Responsibilities will include daily operations, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, regulatory readiness, performance improvement, patient experience, employee engagement, and nursing quality. The Head Nurse will guide friendly nurses and a diverse team of healthcare professionals while encouraging accountability, mentorship, open communication, and a positive work environment.

The Nurse Manager will enjoy life in Northeast Iowa, a region celebrated for scenic river valleys, rolling farmland, welcoming communities, and easy access to parks, trails, fishing, kayaking, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation. Residents appreciate attainable housing, a manageable cost of living, short commutes, reputable schools, community festivals, local restaurants, farmers markets, arts programming, and family-friendly amenities. Northeast Iowa also provides the Head Nurse with peaceful neighborhoods, attractive historic architecture, dependable everyday services, regional higher education options, and convenient connections to larger Midwestern cities and airports.

The Head Nurse will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development support.