Nurse Manager

ClearSky Health; Eau Claire (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Michigan seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to lead our inpatient rehabilitation unit, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and drive high-quality patient care. You will partner with physicians, therapists, and families to coordinate care and improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes staffing optimization, education, policy development, and adherence to TJC/CMS standards, with a hands-on presence during peak hours and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection prevention and wound care standards.
• Awareness of accreditation standards (TJC, CMS) and state requirements.
• Demonstrates computer skills and data entry.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursing operations on the inpatient rehab unit.
• Supervise staff and plan staffing based on census and acuity.
• Assist with hiring, training, development, counseling and performance reviews.
• Educate and mentor nursing team toward goals and standards.
• Ensure compliance with TJC, CMS and state standards.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
• Monitor Infection Prevention Program trends and reporting.
• Develop and update patient care policies and procedures.
• Provide direct patient care during peak times and rounds.
• Lead performance improvement with data collection and analysis.
• Address concerns of staff, patients, physicians and families.
• May work during inclement weather or emergencies.
• Maintain a safe environment and infection prevention standards.
• Complete trainings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection prevention

Wound care standards

Accreditation standards

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

Are you a passionate nursing leader who thrives on mentoring teams and driving exceptional patient outcomes?

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager to lead our nursing team and oversee the daily operations of an inpatient rehabilitation unit. In this role, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, and families to ensure high-quality care, support staff development, and foster a culture of excellence and accountability.

ClearSky Health is a rapidly expanding rehabilitation hospital network dedicated to transforming the lives of those recovering from disabling injuries and illnesses in the communities we serve.

We are looking for someone who is an organized leader, a strong communicator, and committed to patient-centered care. If you're passionate about developing teams, improving outcomes, and making a meaningful impact

Essential Functions:

• Under direction of the DNO, responsible for day-to-day nursing operations of patient care activities, including supervision of staff, tasks, and workflow. Manages staffing needs by evaluating census, acuity, skill level, and staff availability.
• Assists with department hiring, employee training and development, counseling and disciplinary actions, performance assessment, and retention of assigned staff.
• Provides education, direction, and mentorship of the nursing team’s function, purpose, and goals.
• Ensures accreditation standards and other standards of care set forth by the state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS are met.
• Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with interdisciplinary team members to provide quality patient care and to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Responsible for tracking and surveillance of Infection Prevention Program trends, activities, and reporting.
• Assists with developing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures for patient care consistency with hospital, TJC, CMS, and other state and local standards and expectations for the patient care delivery.
• Assists with direct patient care nursing responsibilities during high flow work times. Active presence on nursing unit for patient and physician rounds.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and nursing department and is actively involved in performance improvement process, including data collection and analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Helps identify, communicate, and resolve staff, patient, physician, and family concerns, issues, and appropriateness of care. Addresses concerns immediately and reports all problems or patient complaints to DNO. Initiates immediate steps to correct problems when appropriate.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Completes required trainings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience :

• Two years relevant experience required.
• Three years’ experience in a hospital nurse management position preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• Current state Registered Nurse license required.
• CRRN certification required within three years of hire.
• Current BLS certification required. ACLS required in TX.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection prevention, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of sitting, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.