Nursing Unit Manager: Patient Care & Performance

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a nurse manager to oversee operations and strategic planning for their nursing unit, supporting the CNO and Nursing Director to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

This role requires a BSN, three years of nursing experience, and active Utah RN licensure (or Interstate Compact). A Master’s degree is preferred. The Nurse Manager will lead staff development, monitor the budget, and advance service excellence.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in planning and directing nursing staff.
• Ability to manage staff development and performance feedback.
• Strong focus on patient safety and quality of care.
• Experience in budget monitoring and revenue management.

Responsibilities

• Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.
• Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.
• Developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals.
• Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
• Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.
• Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s).
• Upholds PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.
• Achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).
• Promote continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).
• Provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching.
• Deal with conflicts proactively and reach timely resolution.
• Form positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership.
• Engage staff with updates and involve in decisions.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Patient safety

Quality care

Education

Bachelor's of science in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a nurse manager to oversee operations and strategic planning for their nursing unit, supporting the CNO and Nursing Director to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

This role requires a BSN, three years of nursing experience, and active Utah RN licensure (or Interstate Compact). A Master’s degree is preferred. The Nurse Manager will lead staff development, monitor the budget, and advance service excellence.