RN Unit Manager — Clinical Leadership & Team Growth

Foundation Health Partners

Fairbanks (AK)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 152,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Shift differential

Annual raises

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners is seeking a nurse leader for Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Alaska. This role provides clinical leadership, oversees unit operations, and ensures high-quality patient care with a strong focus on staff development and safety.

The position requires an RN with a BSN, current license, and 1–2 years of relevant clinical experience. Competitive salary, relocation assistance, temporary housing, and comprehensive benefits are offered in a supportive, shared-leadership

Qualifications

Strong knowledge and understanding of nursing and healthcare, typically from a BSN.
Current RN license in state of practice; BLS required; additional certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Oversees the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management. Assures appropriate patient assignments to beds and staff. Completes daily rounding on patients and staff to ensure quality provision of care.
Manages the unit to ensure patient and employee satisfaction while promoting safety and retention. Serves as a real-time resource and assists with clinical expertise for unit staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements. Aligns and manages to metrics.
Develops leadership skills among staff including communication, decision-making problem-solving/critical thinking and employee engagement. Leads the development of staff and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
Facilitates unit meetings and shared governance / leadership efforts.
Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
Assists in the development of the operational and capital budget, provides daily operational resource management including staff, supplies, and equipment, and ensures optimal productivity for the department.