Stepdown Nurse Manager

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking an experienced RN Manager to lead a medical stepdown unit, ensuring safe, high-quality and compassionate care during transitions from critical care while guiding clinical performance.

You will oversee day-to-day nursing operations, supervise and mentor staff, coordinate patient flow with multidisciplinary teams, manage staffing and resources to meet patient needs, and drive quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives toward

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with leadership experience.
• Ability to oversee operations while ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration across care teams.
• Proven coaching and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursing unit operations and clinical performance.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff to support excellence in patient care.
• Coordinate patient flow and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage staffing and ensure appropriate resources to meet patient needs.
• Drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support staff development and help advance patient-centered care practices.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Operations management

Communication

Staff coaching

Education

RN license

Job description

RN Manager (Medical Stepdown)

Lead clinical operations for an acutely ill patient medical stepdown unit, ensuring safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during transitions from critical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursing unit operations and clinical performance.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff to support excellence in patient care.
• Coordinate patient flow and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage staffing and ensure appropriate resources to meet patient needs.
• Drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support staff development and help advance patient-centered care practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership and clinical oversight capabilities.
• Ability to manage operations while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across care teams.
• Proven ability to coach staff and foster a supportive, mission-driven culture.