Nurse Manager - Med-Surg Unit

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester in Asheville, NC seeks a Nurse Manager for a clinical Med/Surg unit. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safe, compassionate nursing care, and align practices with current standards.

Lead resource planning, promote evidence-based practice, and support decision-making through clinical, human resources, and financial data analysis to improve outcomes. Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and clinical expertise are essential to drive staff

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Active RN license and obtain national certification within one year.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum five years of nursing experience with two years in hospital settings with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Allocate resources to optimize patient flow and staffing.
• Promote evidence-based practice across the unit.
• Support decision-making through clinical, HR, and financial data analysis.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Advocate for high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Expertise

Resource Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Evidence-based Practice

Education

BSN or equivalent

Master’s Degree preferred

Active RN license

National certification within 1 year

BLS certification

Job description

Role

Responsible for managing daily operations of a clinical Med/Surg unit, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care aligned with current standards.

Responsibilities

Allocate resources, promote evidence-based practice, support decision-making through clinical, human resource, and financial data analysis, ensure regulatory compliance, and advocate for quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

BSN or equivalent required; Master’s Degree preferred. Must hold an active RN license and obtain national certification within one year. Requires BLS certification.

Experience

Minimum five years of recent nursing experience, including two years in clinical hospital settings with leadership skills; prior leadership experience is preferred.

Skills

Strong leadership, clinical expertise, resource management, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to integrate research into practice.

Additional

Promotes a culture of excellence, supports professional development, and contributes to a positive work environment.