WMCG Nurse Manager - Med Surg/IMC

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is looking for a WMCG Nurse Manager - Med Surg/IMC responsible for leadership in nursing excellence. The role demands strong communication, leadership skills, and experience in nursing management to enhance patient care and staff retention.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive nursing management experience required.
• Bachelor’s in Nursing; Master’s preferred.
• BLS certification and RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing staff for effective patient care.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards and policies.
• Promote staff development and competency.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Business Acumen

Systems Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Master’s in Nursing

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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in healthcare and in people's lives.

Job Summary

The nurse manager is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a specific unit(s) or service through effective use of knowledge and skills to promote a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes. The nurse manager is the standard bearer on his/her unit and holds all participants accountable for the delivery of care and services through effective communication, observation, and management of interventions and outcomes. Responsibilities include clinical, financial, human, and material resources deployment and related outcomes. The Nurse Manager serves as a chief retention and safety officer, ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld using data and technology to make decisions and mitigate risks. They create a safe work environment that supports the organization’s mission and goals, fostering communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, and other departments. Role-specific competencies, responsibilities, roles, and functions are based on the Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing. All RN Clinical Nurses are expected to be licensed, knowledgeable, and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. They also uphold the voice of the patient, system policies, and service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Resources and Support: Engage staff in decision-making via shared governance, promote relationship-based care, and manage resources effectively. Use negotiation and mediation skills.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, establish partnerships, and foster a positive work environment. Build relationships with staff, departments, and medical staff.
• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes: Promote staff competency, uphold professional standards, support professional development, and employ change management strategies.
• Professional Development: Understand healthcare financing, design systems to meet clinical and business goals, and manage budgets.
• Evidence-Based Practice and Research: Promote research and performance improvement, ensure compliance, and use data for decision-making.

Additional duties include compliance with policies and standards. Join us to discover support for meaningful work and a rewarding life. Connect with Georgia’s most integrated health system and start your future here.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s in Nursing
• Master’s in Nursing (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support
• RN-Compact or Single State License

Experience

Minimum 2 years of progressive nursing management experience required.

Skills

Excellent communication, leadership, systems thinking, professionalism, teamwork, business acumen, and knowledge of healthcare financing and data use.

Additional Details

Role level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Healthcare Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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