Nurse Manager - Admission Holding Unit

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 68,948 - 103,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Admission Holding Unit, responsible for leadership in nursing care and staff development. This full-time role requires an MSN and significant nursing experience. Key responsibilities include coordinating care across disciplines and ensuring quality service delivery. Applicants should have strong communication skills and manage team dynamics effectively. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package along with competitive pay within the specified range.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leadership to ensure goals are met and standards of performance are developed.
• Collaborating throughout the organization and supporting staff.
• Coordinating nursing care with other healthcare disciplines.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Ability to work effectively with the team

Good computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with an MSN

Six years of nursing experience with four years in management

Job description

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Department: 34412 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: Throughput Unit

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days M-F; some on call required. Unit opening February 2026

Pay Range: $50.05 - $75.10

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.
• 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. Requires protective equipment at all times: eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves.

Physical Requirements

0% 35% 65% to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing. Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum.

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, and Short- 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