Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical: Lead Care Excellence

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

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Medical/Surgical Unit to lead a high-performing team and elevate patient care. This role emphasizes daily unit operations, staffing decisions, and budget oversight to drive excellent outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring a Georgia RN license with BSN or MSN and 3-5 years of acute care RN experience, plus demonstrated leadership and professional certification within two years.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license.
• BSN or MSN degree.
• 3-5 years 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.
• Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Budget management

Recruitment & development

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Medical/Surgical Unit to lead a high-performing team and elevate patient care. This role emphasizes daily unit operations, staffing decisions, and budget oversight to drive excellent outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring a Georgia RN license with BSN or MSN and 3-5 years of acute care RN experience, plus demonstrated leadership and professional certification within two years.