Nurse Manager (RN) - Acute Care

Aura Health; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Douglasville, GA seeks a Nurse Manager to lead and optimize a clinical unit, promoting patient care excellence and staff retention. You will drive safety, quality, and financial outcomes through data-driven decisions and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes clinical competency, professional standards and evidence-based practice, with a focus on staff development and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years nursing management experience.
• Licensed registered nurse with BLS or equivalent certification.
• Strong communication, leadership and systems thinking skills.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and drive quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Resource management across the clinical unit.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care and outcomes.
• Engage staff through shared governance and staff development.
• Analyze financial performance and apply quality improvements.
• Communicate with diverse audiences and build partnerships.
• Lead change management and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Staff development

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

The Nurse Manager is a registered nurse responsible for leading and managing a clinical unit, promoting excellence in patient care, staff retention, and clinical and business outcomes.

They serve as a chief safety and retention officer, ensuring safety and quality standards through data-driven decisions and proactive risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities include resource management, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting a positive, safe work environment that supports organizational goals.

They engage staff via shared governance, manage talent, analyze financial performance, and employ quality improvement strategies. They communicate effectively with diverse audiences, build partnerships, and support staff development.

The role emphasizes clinical competency, professional standards, and evidence-based practice. The manager employs change management, promotes research, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years of nursing management experience, licensure as a registered nurse, and relevant certifications such as BLS. Strong communication, leadership, and systems thinking skills are essential.