Progressive Care Unit Nurse Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; South Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Progressive Care Unit Nurse Manager leads an established health system in western upstate South Carolina, directing staffing, patient flow, quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, and budgeting for an intermediate care and step-down unit.

You will mentor staff, champion evidence-based practices, advance shared decision-making, and partner with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and case managers to deliver safe and compassionate care while supporting professional development.

Job description

Step into an exciting leadership opportunity as the Progressive Care Unit Nurse Manager and bring your vision, energy, and clinical expertise to a thriving hospital where exceptional nursing care and professional growth go hand in hand!

The Progressive Care Unit Nurse Manager will join an established, mission-driven healthcare organization recognized throughout its region for compassionate, patient-first care, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to safety. Nurses benefit from evidence-based practice resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, modern clinical technology, continuing education, leadership development, and opportunities to influence quality improvement. A supportive professional practice environment, engaged executive leadership, clinician wellbeing initiatives, and clear pathways for advancement make this an excellent destination for an accomplished nursing leader.

The Progressive Care Unit Nurse Manager will oversee a dynamic intermediate care, step-down, and transitional critical care department serving patients who require advanced monitoring and complex clinical support. This role offers true manager-level responsibility within an established health system, paired with the appeal of a small city lifestyle. The nurse leader will guide staffing, patient flow, quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, performance improvement, budgeting, employee engagement, and evidence-based nursing practice while helping the progressive care team deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

Reporting to senior nursing leadership, the Progressive Care Unit Nurse Manager will receive collaborative administrative support while maintaining accountability for daily operations and the department’s long-term success. The manager will partner with friendly nurses and a diverse team of physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, social workers, educators, and support professionals. Key priorities include mentoring staff, strengthening retention, supporting shared decision-making, promoting a Just Culture, monitoring clinical outcomes, and building an environment in which team members feel heard, respected, and empowered.

The Progressive Care Unit Nurse Manager will enjoy life in western upstate South Carolina, an inviting region known for scenic lakes, rolling foothills, mild seasons, and easy access to hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and nearby mountain destinations. Residents appreciate attainable housing, manageable commutes, welcoming neighborhoods, local restaurants, farmers markets, festivals, concerts, parks, and a relaxed pace without sacrificing everyday amenities. Strong schools, higher education options, expanding employment opportunities, reliable healthcare access, community events, pet-friendly outdoor spaces, and convenient connections to larger cities and regional airports make the area attractive for professionals, couples, and families alike.

The Progressive Care Unit Nurse Manager will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, education assistance, professional development support, and additional employee wellness resources.