Nurse Manager, Patient Care: Lead Clinical Excellence

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Manager Patient Care to oversee direct care units, ensuring safe, high-quality patient and family-centered care. The role requires leading interdisciplinary teams, aligning care delivery with organizational goals, and fostering professional growth within the unit.

The position emphasizes budget management, performance coaching, and implementing care strategies across units in a nurse-led environment. Strong communication and collaboration are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current NY nursing license (RN).
• At least 5 years of nursing experience with leadership at Assistant Manager level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all team members to execute the strategic plan.
• Build trust, respect and inclusion among colleagues, patients and families.
• Uphold Northwell Health’s CARE culture and patient-centered care delivery.
• Recruit, manage performance, and motivate the care team while aligning with budget and outcomes.
• Collaborate across the organization to improve quality and patient outcomes using best practices.
• Foster employee engagement and a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Northwell Health seeks a Manager Patient Care to oversee direct care units, ensuring safe, high-quality patient and family-centered care. The role requires leading interdisciplinary teams, aligning care delivery with organizational goals, and fostering professional growth within the unit.

The position emphasizes budget management, performance coaching, and implementing care strategies across units in a nurse-led environment. Strong communication and collaboration are essential to success.