Nurse Manager - Medical Acute Care

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Medical/Surgical Unit. You will lead daily operations, oversee staffing, budgeting, and patient care delivery to ensure high-quality outcomes.

This leadership role partners with physicians and nursing educators to drive nursing excellence, regulatory readiness, and support professional governance, while developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Georgia RN license.
• BSN or MSN.
• 3-5 years of RN experience, preferably in acute care.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Professional certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit.
• Manage staffing, resource allocation, and departmental budgets.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate nursing team members.
• Ensure high-quality patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and nursing excellence.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

Job Category:Nursing - Registered NurseWork Shift/Schedule:VariesNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical UnitNortheast Georgia Health System (NGHS)Lead a high-performing Medical/Surgical team and make a lasting impact on patient care. As the Nurse Manager , you will provide 24/7 operational and clinical leadership, overseeing patient care delivery, staffing, quality outcomes, team development, regulatory readiness, and budget performance.This leadership role partners closely with physicians, nursing leaders, educators, and frontline staff to drive excellence in patient care while supporting shared governance, professional nursing practice, and employee engagement.ResponsibilitiesLead daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unitManage staffing, resource allocation, and departmental budgetsRecruit, develop, coach, and evaluate nursing team membersEnsure high-quality patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory complianceFoster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and nursing excellenceSupport Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council initiativesQualificationsRequired:Georgia RN licenseBSN or MSN3-5 years of RN experience, preferably in acute careLeadership or supervisory experienceProfessional certification within two years of hirePreferred:Master's degreeTwo or more years of nursing leadership experienceMedical/Surgical leadership backgroundWhy NGHS?Join a nationally recognized health system that empowers nurse leaders to influence patient outcomes, develop high-performing teams, and advance nursing excellence.Apply today and lead the future of Med/Surg nursing at NGHS.Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.