Nurse Manager - Observation Unit

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) matching plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Lexington Health in Columbia, SC is looking for a dedicated Nurse Manager to lead the operational functions of the nursing unit. You will oversee staff performance, ensure high standards of patient care, and advocate for family and patient needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Nursing, at least 3 years as an RN, and must have experience in a leadership role. The position offers comprehensive benefits starting on day one and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an RN, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
• Current RN license to practice in South Carolina.
• National nursing certification in specialty required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational functions of nursing units.
• Ensure high standards of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead and develop nursing staff.
• Act as a patient/family advocate.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Observation Unit

Full Time

Day Shift

7a-3p

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607‑bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region’s third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the operational functions of the nursing unit(s) he or she oversees. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the mission, vision, strategic imperatives, and standards of LCHD, American Nurses Association Standards, and the SC Nurse Practice Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 Years of Experience as an RN (At least 2 Years should be in a Leadership Position/Capacity)
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Current RN License to Practice in South Carolina; National Nursing Certification in Specialty at Time of Hire (or required within 6 months); Current CPR Certification.
• Required Training: None.

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent service to our customers (internal and external) as one of the fundamental objectives of Lexington Medical Center.
  • Measures and monitors patient/customer satisfaction, reviews feedback, and develops action plans with staff to meet goals.
  • Builds and strengthens relationships based on mutual respect and trust, fostering cooperation, open communication, and collaborative decision‑making among peers and staff.
  • Models service excellence and holds others accountable, adhering to LMC’s Service Expectations policy.
  • Serves as patient/family advocate.
• Acquires and administers human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner that instills staff and customer trust and accomplishes the organization’s mission.
  • Proficient in human resource management, developing employees, providing feedback, and holding employees accountable.
  • Measures and monitors employee satisfaction, reviews feedback, and develops action plans to drive improvement.
  • Fiscal accountability.
  • Assesses technology needs and implements plans.
  • Proficient use of business tools/technologies.
  • Demonstrates time‑management, prioritization, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ensures high standards of care and practice in assigned area(s).
  • Compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Awareness of current trends and best practices, implementing proven practices as appropriate.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors work plans with measurable outcomes, adjusting to meet desired outcomes.
  • Acts as a positive change agent and collaborates effectively.
  • Holds self and staff accountable for quality of care.
  • Identifies improvement opportunities, motivates others to innovate.
  • Provides a safe environment for patients and employees, addressing concerns promptly.
  • Creates a compassionate, supportive environment for patients and staff.
• Delivers messages effectively through oral and written communication.
  • Uses effective communication skills such as active listening, conflict prevention and resolution, negotiation, and problem solving.
  • Adapts to various audiences and delivers information accurately, concisely, and respectfully.
  • Employs effective presentation skills.
  • Manages emotions under pressure.
  • Communicates efficiently and timely information to staff, peers, and other leaders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads with integrity, determination, initiative, and purpose, encouraging others to act with passion and drive:
  • Identifies, recruits, and retains top talent.
  • Promotes employee engagement.
  • Provides effective reward and recognition strategies.
  • Maintains individual professional accountability.
  • Approaches situations positively and leads by example.
  • Maintains effective relationships by meeting commitments.
  • Negotiates respectfully, listening to perspectives and determining appropriate actions.
  • Promotes a positive work environment, embraces diversity, and supports shared governance.
• Meets all requirements as defined by Lexington Medical Center’s policies:
  • Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes.
  • Completes employee health workup.
  • Meets departmental attendance requirements.
• Ensures hazardous waste / pharmaceuticals are properly discarded, stored, and managed with compatible waste streams, labeled and closed before off‑site disposal; initial RCRA training within 6 months, ongoing annual RCRA training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Eligibility for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary.
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low‑cost premiums up to 3x salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lexington Health is committed to providing equal opportunity employment for all individuals, remaining compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. We strive for a discrimination‑free environment and recruit, select, onboard, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.