Nurse Manager - Med Surg/ICU

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Tucumcari (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

On-site safety badge wearable

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Tucumcari, NM, seeks an experienced Manager of Nursing to provide clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for nursing services. This role focuses on developing teams, improving quality outcomes, and delivering patient-centered care in a close-knit rural community.

The Manager will oversee daily operations, promote staff engagement, and drive excellence in safety and service, collaborating with physicians and leadership to achieve organizational

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Current RN license in NM or compact state; BLS certification.
• Minimum five years inpatient nursing experience; three years leadership experience; rural healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily nursing unit operations and clinical services.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and retain nursing staff; provide coaching and development.
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives; monitor outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, HIPAA and privacy rules.
• Assist with budgets, labor planning, and resource management.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Location

301 E Miel de Luna Tucumcari, NM 88401-3810

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $100,152.00 Maximum Offer $175,718.40

Summary

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Transform Rural Healthcare. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Manager of Nursing to provide clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for nursing services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a nurse leader who is passionate about developing teams, advancing quality outcomes, and making a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural community. As a key member of the leadership team, the Manager of Nursing will oversee daily nursing operations, promote a culture of patient-centered care, support caregiver engagement and professional development, and drive excellence in quality, safety, and service. Working collaboratively with physicians, department leaders, and executive leadership, this role plays a critical part in achieving organizational goals and ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients and community. The Manager of Nursing serves as a trusted clinical leader, mentor, and resource for nursing staff, fostering accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

The following benefits are provided:

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through theNewMexicoHigherEducationDepartment
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: Yes

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Clinical Operations Leadership

Direct and oversee the daily operations of assigned nursing units and clinical services. Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care consistent with organizational standards and evidence-based practice. Monitor staffing levels, patient acuity, and resource utilization to ensure appropriate care delivery. Collaborate with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care coordination. Address operational concerns and implement solutions to improve service delivery and patient experience.

Staff Leadership and Development

Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and retain high-performing nursing staff. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Promote staff engagement, recognition, and workforce development initiatives. Address employee relations issues in partnership with Human Resources.

Quality and Patient Safety Lead

Lead quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects. Monitor quality indicators, patient safety metrics, and clinical outcomes. Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and risk management programs. Investigate clinical concerns, incidents, and safety events and implement corrective action plans. Support a culture of high reliability and continuous improvement.

Regulatory and Compliance Oversight

Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, CMS requirements, state regulations, organizational policies, and professional nursing standards. Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews. Ensure adherence to patient privacy, HIPAA, and confidentiality requirements. Promote compliance with nursing scope of practice and professional standards.

Financial and Resource Management

Assist with development and management of departmental budgets. Monitor labor productivity, staffing expenses, and departmental resource utilization. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and patient safety. Participate in capital and operational planning efforts.

Strategic and Organizational Leadership

Partner with hospital leadership to achieve strategic goals and operational objectives. Support implementation of organizational initiatives, clinical programs, and best practices. Participate in leadership committees and interdisciplinary teams. Serve as a leader and advocate for nursing excellence throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Education

Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico or compact state (out of state) RN license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced certifications appropriate to area of responsibility preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of inpatient nursing experience preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Experience in an acute care hospital setting strongly preferred. Rural healthcare experience preferred.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED.

PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We’re Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

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