Nurse Manager, Patient Care Leader

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Manager of Nursing to oversee 24-hour delivery and quality of patient care in designated units. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments and advancement of performance initiatives to ensure safety and high patient satisfaction.

This position requires budgeting, staffing, and policy development responsibilities, as well as mentoring staff and guiding them through performance improvement projects in a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing is required.
• Three years’ nursing experience with at least one year in a progressive leadership role in healthcare; HM internal candidates require two years in nursing with demonstrated leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily department operations and staffing to meet patient care needs.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations to staff; participates in hiring decisions and policy development.
• Ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards; manages budgets and staffing plans to optimize care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Manager of Nursing to oversee 24-hour delivery and quality of patient care in designated units. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments and advancement of performance initiatives to ensure safety and high patient satisfaction.

This position requires budgeting, staffing, and policy development responsibilities, as well as mentoring staff and guiding them through performance improvement projects in a complex healthcare environment.