Nurse Unit Manager - Shift Leader & Care Champion

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee a patient care unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. You will lead a team, coordinate with nursing leadership, and uphold professional standards while guiding staff toward department objectives.

The role emphasizes operational oversight, staff development, and adherence to regulatory and hospital standards to maintain an optimal healing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
• 4-6 years of nursing experience and 0-2 years of leadership/management experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads team members, operations and patient care activities within a patient care unit during assigned shift.
• Collaborates with team members and nursing management in the development of methods, techniques and analytical approach to patient care.
• Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team members toward achieving department objectives.
• Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Creates a professional work environment that encourages team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee a patient care unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. You will lead a team, coordinate with nursing leadership, and uphold professional standards while guiding staff toward department objectives.

The role emphasizes operational oversight, staff development, and adherence to regulatory and hospital standards to maintain an optimal healing environment.