Nursing Manager: Lead Clinical Team & Quality Care

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Nursing Manager to lead and mentor the nursing team, overseeing clinical operations and advocating for patients and staff. The role emphasizes accountability, growth, and achieving unit goals with strong communication across teams.

The position prioritizes patient-centered care, staff development, and operational excellence within CHI St. Vincent and the broader CommonSpirit network in Arkansas. You will drive performance and foster collaboration to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• RN license in Arkansas (AR) upon hire.
• Basic Life Support / CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership to guide groups to meet goals and align with Core Values.
• Oversees staffing, performance management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manages unit operations, budget, and resources to ensure patient care excellence.
• Coordinates workload to ensure safe, effective, and timely care delivery.
• Maintains strong communication with physicians, staff, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Master of Nursing

RN license (AR)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Nursing Manager to lead and mentor the nursing team, overseeing clinical operations and advocating for patients and staff. The role emphasizes accountability, growth, and achieving unit goals with strong communication across teams.

The position prioritizes patient-centered care, staff development, and operational excellence within CHI St. Vincent and the broader CommonSpirit network in Arkansas. You will drive performance and foster collaboration to improve outcomes.