Nurse Manager: Lead Care Operations & Team Development

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced Nursing Manager to provide leadership and strategic oversight for daily operations of assigned unit(s). The role drives staffing models, budget planning, and quality initiatives while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong collaboration with medical staff and cross-disciplinary teams is essential to success in

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred for Magnet designation facilities.
• Experience: At least two years in acute care; two years rehab experience and pediatric exposure for Frazier Rehab; prior management preferred.
• Licensure: Active Kentucky RN license or compact license.
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred; other specialty certs encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Applies comprehensive clinical knowledge to deliver age-appropriate, safe patient care.
• Provides leadership to professional, technical, and clerical staff, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Designs strategic staffing models to ensure optimal coverage and resource use.
• Leads recruitment, onboarding, and performance development for nursing staff.
• Manages departmental productivity, budgeting, and cost-effective care delivery.
• Ensures licensure, regulatory, and accreditation compliance; supports quality initiatives.
• Fosters collaboration with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams across units.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA

Communication

Staff management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Magnet designation requirement

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced Nursing Manager to provide leadership and strategic oversight for daily operations of assigned unit(s). The role drives staffing models, budget planning, and quality initiatives while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong collaboration with medical staff and cross-disciplinary teams is essential to success in