Nurse Manager

Cayuga Health System; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health in Elmira, NY is seeking a Nurse Manager-Intensive Care Unit to lead nursing practice and optimize patient care through system development, maintenance, and evaluation. You will oversee data collection, ensure clinical decision-making supports high-quality outcomes, and manage information workflows to improve patient safety.

This onsite role requires a BSN (MSN preferred), NYS licensure, and certifications (BLS and ACLS).

Qualifications

• BSN required or completed within a negotiated time frame.
• MSN desirable.
• Current NYS nursing licensure.
• BLS within 90 days of hire date.
• ACLS required in critical care units.
• Administration/supervision experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily nursing operations to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Conduct rounds and engage with patients, families, and staff to monitor care quality and team performance.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to support coordinated care planning and outcomes.
• Monitor nursing assessment, care planning, and documentation for compliance with standards.
• Support staff competency through orientation, education, credentialing, mentoring, and development.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation for appropriate coverage.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and support informed decisions.
• Lead quality initiatives, monitor KPIs, and implement evidence-based practices.
• Foster accountability, professionalism, and effective communication across teams.
• Serve as a role model and resource for nursing staff and organizational goals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

NYS RN licensure

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN

MSN desirable

Job description

About Arnot Health Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties. Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve. Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities. Learn more at www.arnothealth.org.

Nurse Manager-Intensive Care Unit

The Nurse Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing nursing practice through the development, maintenance, and evaluation of systems that support high-quality patient care. This role oversees patient, client, and staff data collection processes; ensures nurses have an environment that supports professional assessment, diagnosis, and clinical decision‑making; and manages information workflows that promote client‑centered outcomes. The Nurse Manager directs organizational planning systems that facilitate effective nursing care delivery and continuously evaluates plans and progress toward desired outcomes. This position ensures the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and nursing service administration within their scope of responsibility. The Nurse Manager also conducts ongoing self‑evaluation based on professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational expectations. A key component of the role is fostering a professional, ethical work environment while collaborating across all levels of nursing, interdisciplinary teams, executive leadership, and other stakeholders to support coordinated, high‑quality care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily nursing operations to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Conduct daily manager rounds and engage with patients, families, and staff to monitor care quality, patient satisfaction, and team performance.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, including daily multidisciplinary rounds, to support coordinated care planning and positive patient outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate nursing assessment, care planning, and documentation practices to ensure compliance with professional, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Support staff competency through orientation, education, credentialing, mentoring, and ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure appropriate coverage and effective utilization of personnel.
• Analyze clinical, quality, operational, and financial data to identify improvement opportunities and support informed decision‑making.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor key performance indicators, and implement evidence‑based practices to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, ethical practice, mutual respect, and effective communication among staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Serve as a role model and resource for nursing staff, promoting continuous learning, critical thinking, clinical excellence, and adherence to organizational goals and standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• BSN required, or completed within a negotiated time frame.
• MSN desirable.
• Current NYS nursing licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required in critical care units.
• Education /experience in the principle of administration and supervision desirable..

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Masters in Nursing Certification in nursing specialty or nursing administration desirable.

Physical Requirements

Appreciable physical effort required. Moving, lifting, and assisting patients whose size and physical ability can vary greatly. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements

Onsite-Elmira, NY FT Days 0% Travel

Pay Range Disclosure

Standard Rate of $114,025.60-$142,521.60 plus benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

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We're excited you're considering joining our team. At Centralus Health, we foster a culture of care, trust, and belonging. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and thrive in your career while making meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and communities.