Nurse Manager

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking a Nurse Manager to assume primary leadership of defined clinical nursing areas, ensuring delivery of quality care while managing the environment in which care is provided.

The role covers goals, planning, customer service/marketing, standards, certification, and accreditation, along with administrative management, budget control, and education. The incumbent embodies Upstate values and policies.

Qualifications

• RN license required (NYS Licensed/Registered or eligible).
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Three years post-licensure acute care RN experience, with leadership experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• CPR-BLS certification required by appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined clinical nursing areas to deliver comprehensive quality care.
• Plan goals and manage administrative aspects including budgeting and cost containment.
• Oversee standards, accreditation, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Provide education and communication to staff; ensure compliance with Upstate policies.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Communication

Team management

Budgeting

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Master’s in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary:

The Nurse Manager assumes primary leadership and management of defined clinical nursing areas to facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality nursing care and to manage the environment in which care is given. Major functions include: goals, planning, customer service/marketing, standards, certification and accreditation, administrative management, budget/cost containment, communication, and education. Ensures adherence to hospital or department and university policies and to nursing policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The Nurse Manager exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS Licensed/Registered (or eligible) RN required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing required. Three years post-licensure acute care RN experience (preferably in specialty area) to include leadership experience required. Excellent written/oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required. CPR-BLS certification required by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred. Nursing Leadership certification upon appointment or obtained within three years of appointment preferred. Other specialty-based certifications for nursing leadership (i.e., CCRN, CEN) are also encouraged and supported.

Work Days:

Monday through Friday, Days and as needed

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources