Nurse Manager - Fulltime - System Float Leader

Wellstar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The System Float Nurse Manager at Wellstar Health System provides clinical and operational leadership across assigned units and services. This role leads teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting staff engagement, retention, and service excellence.

Using data and evidence-based practice, the Nurse Manager improves outcomes, manages resources, and promotes collaboration among nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary partners.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive nursing management experience.
• Current Georgia RN license or multi-state RN license with eNLC privilege.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for assigned units across the health system.
• Promote patient safety, quality, accountability, and service excellence.
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain high-performing nursing teams.
• Foster collaboration among nursing staff, physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Oversee staffing and manage financial, human, and material resources.
• Use data, technology, and performance improvement to drive results.
• Support shared governance and professional nursing development.
• Lead change initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and patient experience.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Relationship building

Change management

Healthcare operations

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work Shift

The System Float Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership across assigned units and services within Wellstar Health System. This role leads teams in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting employee engagement, retention, operational performance, and service excellence.

As a key leader for quality, safety, and workforce success , the Nurse Manager uses data, evidence-based practices, and strong collaboration to improve outcomes, manage resources, and create a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for assigned units and services across the health system.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, quality, accountability, and service excellence.
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain high-performing nursing teams.
• Foster collaboration among nursing staff, physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Oversee staffing and effectively manage financial, human, and material resources.
• Use data, technology, and performance improvement practices to drive clinical and operational results.
• Support shared governance, evidence-based practice, and professional nursing development.
• Lead change initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and the patient experience.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory, accreditation, licensure, and professional practice standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of progressive nursing management experience required.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Georgia RN license or multistate RN license with privilege to practice in Georgia under the eNLC.
• Current BLS certification as required for the position.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and financial/resource management.
• Ability to use data and technology to support decisions and improve outcomes.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.