Nurse Manager - Medicine 2

Novant Health; Wilmington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health seeks a Nurse Manager to lead a clinical unit, delivering the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension. The role emphasizes visible leadership, mentoring and teaching staff, and partnering with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support high‑quality care.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a graduate degree preferred, and current RN licensure. Leadership and acute care RN experience are highly valued for driving outcomes and staff

Qualifications

• RN licensure in appropriate state.
• NC curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire.
• Board certification in area of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remarkable patient experience on every dimension.
• Mentor, teach, and support staff.
• Spend at least 50% of time on the unit.
• Develop and maintain relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Create strategy to achieve outcomes in quality, financial vitality, and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership experience

RN clinical expertise

Budgeting and staffing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate degree

Job description

What We Offer

The Nurse Manager’s primary job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time. The Nurse Manager facilitates an environment that allows staff to be present with patients and their families by supporting their desire to positively impact the health and well‑being of our patients, our families, and our communities through the nursing process. The Nurse Manager strives to spend at least 50% of his/her time on the unit and is visible, present and available to staff to provide necessary mentoring, teaching and support. Nurse Managers develops and maintains collegial relationships with physicians, clinical educators and other interdisciplinary team members. Provides leadership and creates a strategy to achieve the best outcomes including but not limited to quality, financial vitality, employee and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Education:
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
  • Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Two years demonstrated leadership experience, preferred.
  • Three years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
  • Board certification in area of practice, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

178873