Nurse Manager Birthplace

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN, seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis for a designated population. You will lead staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote staff development while maintaining a patient-centered, evidence-based care environment across the Birthplace unit.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Nursing, 2 years of leadership, and an active Minnesota nursing license;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• 2 years of nursing leadership experience.
• State nursing license in Minnesota.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff within the unit, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, ensures quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Manages staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation for optimal care and operations.
• Fosters a positive work culture, teamwork, and open communication among staff.
• Mentors and coaches nurses to ensure competency in delivering quality care.
• Participates in recruitment, onboarding, and policy development to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staffing management

Collaborative care

Quality improvement

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Department

2003290 NURSING - BIRTHPLACE - SMMC HOSP

Building Location

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Job Description

The Nurse Manager assesses, directs, manages, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified standard of nursing care for a designated patient population. Ensures the existence of streamlined patient care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the patient care continuum. Through effective fiscal and operational management, maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, general resource allocation, and communication systems. Assures orientation, ongoing education, and development programs are available to expand each staff member’s individual capacity for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff within the acute care unit, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
• Collaborates with physicians, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that meet the individual needs of the patient
• Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, ensures adherence to quality standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Manages and allocates nursing resources effectively, including staffing, scheduling, and assignments to maintain optimal patient care and operation efficiency
• Fosters a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and open communication among the nursing staff
• Mentors, coaches, and provides feedback to nurses and other staff supporting their professional development and ensuring their competency in delivering quality patient care
• Participates in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of nursing and nursing support staff, ensuring the right fit for Essentia Health
• Collaborates with the nursing leadership team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of nursing leadership experience

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Nursing license in state of employment
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Fte

1

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Varies

Shift End Time

Varies

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Compensation Range

$116,937.60 - $175,406.40

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].