Nurse Manager - Acute Med Surg

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's High Point Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee daily nursing operations on 7 South Med Surg. This role provides clinical and administrative leadership for a 36-bed medical‑surgical unit serving adults with a wide range of conditions.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSN or master’s degree in a related field, have six years of nursing experience with four in healthcare management, and possess RN licensure with ACLS/PALS credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing; MSN or Master's in a related field.
• Six years of nursing experience with four years in healthcare management.
• RN licensure in the applicable state; BCLS required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure safe patient care and service excellence.
• Coordinate nursing care with other disciplines and manage unit operations.
• Monitor budget and allocate resources for the designated area.
• Promote a culture of safety and patient‑centered care.
• Support staff development and implement practice standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stress management

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

MSN or Master's in related field

RN licensure

Job description

Department
35218 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Medical Telemetry

Department
35218 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Medical Telemetry
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Full time
• Monday-Friday
• Rotating weekend call with hospital nurse leaders
  

Pay Range
$51.05 - $76.60
High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is deeply rooted in the High Point community. Our strong sense of commitment extends to patient care, where we strive to meet all the needs of our patients—right here at home. Our 351-bed hospital serves the residents of High Point and surrounding areas providing a wide range of patient- and family-centered care backed by the expertise of a nationally recognized academic medical center. Our hospital offers a full range of hospital-based services, including emergency services, cardiovascular services, vascular surgery, general surgery (including robotics), bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, women’s services (OB, GYN surgery, and GYN oncology), behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation.
High Point Medical Center is seeking aNurse Manager to oversee daily nursing operations and provide clinical and administrative leadership for 7 South, a 36-bed acute medical-surgical unit serving adults with a wide range of conditions, including general medical, respiratory, renal, cardiac, and oncology needs. The unit is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and high-quality outcomes. The Nurse Manager is accountable for quality, service excellence, workplace experience, and financial performance. This leader will foster a patient-centered professional environment by applying the Theory of Human Caring, supporting the nursing process and staff development, and promoting collaborative team interactions that enhance patient care. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, skilled communicators who build strong relationships with their teams.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, MSN or Masters in related field and six years experience in nursing with four years in related healthcare management required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines.
Essential Functions

• Provides leadership to staff to ensure short and long-term goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths, supporting the Mission, Vision, Core Values and Evidence-based practice. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.
• Collaborates effectively throughout the organization by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively, encouraging communication and serving as a resource to staff and other departments.
• Coordinates nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of care. Accountable for the quality and appropriateness of health care delivery and for the environment in which clinical nursing is practiced.
• Promotes a quality culture of safety for patients, self, co-workers, and facility in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director. Assumes responsibility for the Care Delivery Model by developing systems to monitor and measure the quality, safety and outcomes, and implementing performance improvement measures for identified metrics.
• Ensures care is delivered with respect for patient?s rights and preferences. Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security for patients and staff. Facilitates resolution of conflicts, collaborates with Service Excellence to promote service recovery, and empowers staff in decision-making through shared governance. 6. Assumes responsibility with the Director of Nursing for the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the budgetary process for designated area(s). Assures nursing workload is measured and resources are allocated based on industry benchmarks and patient needs to optimize the provision of quality, cost effective care. Facilitates and monitors the appropriate utilization of staff based on credentialing, education and experience.
• Ensures a biogenic environment, which stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff in accordance with the principles of Shared Governance, Theory of Human Caring, and professional practice. Develops and fosters relationships that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery, and patient and staff satisfaction through a professional practice environment of mutual respect.
• Demonstrates value for professional nursing practice including the utilization of current standards, the nursing process and patient advocacy. Taking responsibility for continuing education to develop best practices and maintain the highest level of patient care and staff development.
• Ensures/provides appropriate patient care in accordance with specific patient population. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of the needs of the patient population specific to the defined clinical area. Maintains competency related to patient population and identifies strategies to meet related needs.

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Functions effectively under stressful conditions and difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively with the team
• Good computer skills

Work Environment

• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases, infections, and contagious diseases
• Clean, well-lit and comfortable climate
• Fast-paced, highly stressful, dynamic conditions
• Responds to emergency and crisis situations
• Required Protective Equipment required at all times: eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing X Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling.
Our CommitmenttoYou
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Nurse Manager - High Point Medical Center - 7 South Med Surg