Nursing Care Unit Manager — 24/7 Leadership

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a skilled Nurse Manager to lead a patient care unit, ensuring high-quality, family-centered care and 24/7 operations.

The role drives staffing, budget management, regulatory compliance, and professional development, partnering with nursing leadership to advance clinical excellence and safe, compassionate care delivery.

Applicants will have a BSN, NY RN license, and 6–8 years nursing with 2–5 years leadership, plus EFM preferred; residency in NY is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required).
• Masters in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages 24/7 team and patient care activities of a unit.
• Assists nursing leadership in strategic direction and plans.
• Communicates and guides team to achieve department objectives.
• Promotes high-quality, family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Manages staffing and budget; collaborates with HR.
• Provides direction to unit staff and supervisors.
• Facilitates performance reviews and career development.
• Ensures compliance with JC, CMS, NYS DOH, HIPAA and internal standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Employee development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Northwell Health seeks a skilled Nurse Manager to lead a patient care unit, ensuring high-quality, family-centered care and 24/7 operations.

The role drives staffing, budget management, regulatory compliance, and professional development, partnering with nursing leadership to advance clinical excellence and safe, compassionate care delivery.

Applicants will have a BSN, NY RN license, and 6–8 years nursing with 2–5 years leadership, plus EFM preferred; residency in NY is valued.