Nurse Manager - Cardiac Acute Care (Days)

Tanner Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead and coordinate nursing care on a dedicated unit, ensuring continuous patient coverage and high-quality care. The role requires oversight of nursing staff and adherence to hospital policies, with a focus on nursing governance and patient safety.

The Nurse Manager will supervise staff, uphold standards, and apply clinical and administrative expertise to develop and sustain optimal patient outcomes across the unit.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of college coursework.
• Five years of related experience.
• Georgia RN license or Multistate nursing license.
• CPR certification.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour management of patient care and staff.
• Supervise nursing personnel responsible for patient care.
• Maintain high standards of nursing practice and patient care.
• Prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care on the unit using the nursing process.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

The Nurse Manager

The Nurse Manager performs nursing duties following hospital policy/procedure and supervises other nursing personnel who are responsible for patient care. The Nurse Manager assumes 24 hour responsibility for the management of patient care and the personnel who are assigned to that area. This nurse has an in depth knowledge of nursing practice/management and takes responsibility for the development and nurturing of self. This position will include accountability for maintaining high standards of patient care and nursing practice for the entire unit. The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided on the unit utilizing the nursing process.

Education

• Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework

Experience

• Five years of related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

• Georgia Registered Nurse or Multistate Nursing License
• Healthcare Provider (CPR)

Qualifications

• B.S. in nursing preferred
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills for documentation and patient, family and staff interactions to convey clear concise instructions and to accept information to understand and make decisions.
• Demonstrates leadership, sound judgement and the ability to organize.