Surgical Unit Nurse Leader – Day Shift

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Manager for the Surgery Unit at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, Tennessee. The role oversees daily unit operations, staffing, and delivery of high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate with physicians and ancillary staff, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead professional development for the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Three years of recent clinical experience.
• Two years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
• Current state registered nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, orients, develops and evaluates staff performance.
• Develops departmental budgets and monitors operations.
• Maintains operational reports and collects data for admin and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinates communication between nursing, medical staff and ancillary departments.
• Ensures unit goals align with facility objectives and quality initiatives.
• Promotes a safe environment and evidence-based patient care practices.
• Supervises nursing interventions and documentation.
• Facilitates professional development and staff retention.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Job description

Covenant Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Manager for the Surgery Unit at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, Tennessee. The role oversees daily unit operations, staffing, and delivery of high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate with physicians and ancillary staff, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead professional development for the nursing team.