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The Nurse Manager is a registered professional nurse responsible for leading a clinical unit or service line to ensure high-quality patient care, staff engagement, and operational excellence. This role oversees clinical, financial, and staffing functions while fostering a safe, collaborative, and professional work environment.

Serving as the unit’s chief retention and safety officer, the Nurse Manager uses data-driven decision-making to improve outcomes and proactively manage risk. The role promotes accountability, supports staff development, and upholds standards outlined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association.

Core Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Resources and Support:

• Leads staff engagement through shared governance and supports patient-centered care delivery systems.

• Serves as the unit’s chief retention and safety officer—strategically managing human and material resources.

• Manages financial performance; applies lean principles to reduce waste and improve care delivery systems.

• Integrates marketing and communication strategies to strengthen the service line and organization.

Interdisciplinary Teamwork & Collaboration

• Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, sets performance expectations, and ensures accountability.

• Proactively promotes a healthy work environment, resolving conflict in partnership with Human Resources when needed.

• Builds strong relationships with staff, departments, and medical staff; fosters a fair, just culture.

• Develops opportunities for team growth and implements strategies to recruit and retain top talent.

Exemplary Practice & Outcomes

• Promotes clinical competence and high standards of care among staff.

• Ensures compliance with ethical, professional, and corporate standards.

• Demonstrates transformational leadership and mentors future nurse leaders.

• Leads and supports successful change initiatives and inclusive leadership practices.

Professional Development

• Understands healthcare financing and manages unit budgets effectively.

• Designs systems to track and improve performance against clinical and business objectives.

• Positively represents the organization in the community and within professional settings.

• Champions service lines or initiatives to expand leadership capabilities and responsibilities.

Evidence-Based Practice & Research

• Promotes evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement.

• Participates in value analysis and product evaluations.

• Identifies risks and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Uses data and evidence to drive decisions while respecting patient and staff confidentiality.

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing – Required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing – Preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the State of Georgia or eligible under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) – Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association – Required on first day of employment

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of progressive nursing management experience – Required

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong relationship-building capabilities across disciplines.

• In-depth knowledge of the healthcare environment, including:

  • Leadership and change management

  • Systems thinking

  • Strategic and operational management

  • Use of data and technology for decision-making

  • Healthcare financing and budget management

• Commitment to evidence-based care, quality improvement, and shared governance.

• Thorough understanding of risk management, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

• Proven ability to create a culture of safety, professionalism, and collaboration.

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