Nurse Unit Leader: Patient-Centered Care & Safety

Wellstar Health System; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Nurse Manager to lead a clinical unit with accountability for care delivery, staff engagement, and operational excellence. This role focuses on creating a center of excellence for recruitment, retention, and outcomes.

The incumbent will guide interdisciplinary teams, apply evidence-based practice, and ensure compliance with Professional Practice Act and ANA standards. Strong communication and leadership are essential to sustain service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Progressive nursing management experience is required (minimum 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Engage in leadership and management of a specific unit(s) or service.
• Promote safe, high-quality patient care and outcomes through effective use of data and resources.
• Foster staff recruitment, retention and development and collaborate with physicians and departments.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, regulatory, and accreditation standards; uphold professional practice standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Systems thinking

Coaching

Professionalism

Teamwork

Business skills

Education

Bachelor's Nursing

Masters Nursing-Preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Nurse Manager to lead a clinical unit with accountability for care delivery, staff engagement, and operational excellence. This role focuses on creating a center of excellence for recruitment, retention, and outcomes.

The incumbent will guide interdisciplinary teams, apply evidence-based practice, and ensure compliance with Professional Practice Act and ANA standards. Strong communication and leadership are essential to sustain service quality.