Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical Unit

GBH UKHS Great Bend, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Medical/Surgical Unit at Great Bend Hospital. The role oversees daily operations, ensures high-quality patient care, and supports budgeting and staffing decisions.

You will lead staff development, mentor leaders, manage the unit budget, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and the care team to improve outcomes and service. A Kansas RN license and BSN are required, with preferred master's degree and management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; pursuing BSN within 3 years.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed RN in Kansas with BLS certification.
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred; 2+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee unit operations and ensure quality patient care.
• Develop and manage the unit budget, staffing, and resources.
• Mentor staff, support career development and succession planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and leadership to improve service and satisfaction.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Position Title Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical Unit Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall operations of the unit/division and is responsible on a continual basis for the quality of patient care, customer (external and internal) service, and cost-efficient operation of the unit/division. This position supports the Health System's mission and strategic plan, budgeting and resource allocation, organizational policy and overall management plan of their area of responsibility.

• Achieve business and organization goals, visions and objectives.
• Administer corrective action to employees not meeting requirements of their jobs.
• Analyzing, reporting, giving recommendations and developing strategies on how to improve quality and satisfaction.
• Create a unit budget and manage to this by monitoring staffing, supplies, travel, equipment, volume, revenue, charges, education, and food.
• Identifying problems, providing solutions and courses of actions.
• Interact in a positive, professional manner with evidence of conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain a presence on the unit.
• Primary involvement in employee selection, career development, succession planning and periodic training.
• Role Model professional nursing practice through collaboration with staff, leadership, patients, families and physicians.
• Serve as a mentor for staff developing into leadership roles
• Supervise and manage the overall performance and technical competencies of staff in his/her department.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Associate Degree Nursing Bachelors Degree In process of getting Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within 3 years of hire Preferred Education and Experience Master Degree Nursing 2 or more years Management experience

Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing in the State of Kansas. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Licensure and Certification Professional Nursing Certification

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-59154

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.