OR Nursing Manager: Lead Patient Care & Operational Excellence

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

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Nursing Administrator to oversee a patient care unit with 24/7 responsibility, guiding clinical practice, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with nursing leadership to set strategic direction, ensure family-centered care, and foster a professional work environment that supports high-quality outcomes and staff development.

This role requires a BSN, RN licensure in NY, and 6–8 years nursing experience with 2–5 years of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
• Masters degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Current NY State RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages 24/7 team and patient care unit operations.
• Assists nursing leadership in setting strategic direction and plans.
• Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team toward department objectives.
• Maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Manages staffing and collaborates with HR for requirements.
• Provides direction to unit team members and supervisors.
• Facilitates performance reviews, promotions, and corrective actions.
• Serves as a role model for professional practice and leadership.
• Supports career development for team members.
• Educates teams on department procedures and systems.
• Manages the unit budget and monitors expenditures.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Nursing Administrator to oversee a patient care unit with 24/7 responsibility, guiding clinical practice, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with nursing leadership to set strategic direction, ensure family-centered care, and foster a professional work environment that supports high-quality outcomes and staff development.

This role requires a BSN, RN licensure in NY, and 6–8 years nursing experience with 2–5 years of leadership.