Job Title: Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Unit
Department: Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
Job Type: Long Term Contract
Shift/Schedule: Mon–Fri / 630 Am - 6/7 PM possibly (with 24/7 accountability for unit operations)
Salary Range: $80-110
Location: Queens
Position Summary
The Nurse Manager of Medical-Surgical provides 24-hour administrative, clinical, and operational leadership for the Med-Surg inpatient unit. This individual is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, maintaining optimal staffing levels based on patient acuity, and fostering a supportive, professional development environment for nursing staff.
The ideal candidate will combine strong clinical expertise in acute care with proven leadership, budgeting, and performance management skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical & Operational Leadership
- 24/7 Oversight: Direct and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards (TJC, CMS, OSHA, etc.).
- Patient Care Delivery: Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (physicians, case managers, therapy services) to implement individualized care plans and ensure timely patient discharges and transfers.
- Staffing & Scheduling: Optimize unit staffing patterns dynamically based on daily census and patient acuity levels to meet productivity and safety metrics.
2. Personnel Management & Mentorship
- Team Recruitment & Hiring: Interview, select, and oversee the onboarding and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Professional Development: Mentor and coach Registered Nurses (RNs) and support staff, promoting clinical competency, shared governance, and continuous education.
- Performance Evaluations: Conduct annual performance reviews, manage performance improvement plans, and address clinical/behavioral issues promptly.
3. Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Quality Improvement: Lead unit-level initiatives to minimize hospital-acquired conditions (e.g., falls, pressure injuries (HAPI), CLABSI/CAUTI, and medication errors).
- Patient Satisfaction: Monitor HCAHPS scores, address patient and family grievances, and implement strategies to enhance the patient care experience.
- Accreditation Readiness: Ensure continuous unit readiness for state audits and Joint Commission surveys.
4. Fiscal Stewardship
- Budgeting: Assist the Director/CNO in preparing annual operational and capital budgets.
- Resource Allocation: Manage labor costs, overtime, and unit supply inventories to meet fiscal benchmarks without compromising patient care quality.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Education & Licensure:
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is highly preferred.
- License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York
- Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
· Required Experience:
- Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care Medical-Surgical environment.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a charge nurse, supervisor, or assistant manager capacity on an inpatient unit.
· Skills & Competencies:
- Comprehensive understanding of clinical practice guidelines, EMR systems, and hospital operations.
- Outstanding communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in budgeting, staff scheduling software, and productivity analysis tools.
Benefits
· Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.
Pay: $80.00 - $120.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
