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Job Description

Job Description:

Assesses, directs, manages, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified standard of nursing care for a designated patient population. Ensures the existence of streamlined patient care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the patient care continuum. Through effective fiscal and operational management, maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, general resource allocation, and communication systems. Assures orientation, ongoing education, and development programs are available to expand each staff member’s individual capacity for growth.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

  • Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff within the acute care unit, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
  • Collaborates with physicians, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that meet the individual needs of the patient
  • Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, ensures adherence to quality standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements
  • Manages and allocates nursing resources effectively, including staffing, scheduling, and assignments to maintain optimal patient care and operation efficiency
  • Fosters a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and open communication among the nursing staff
  • Mentors, coaches, and provides feedback to nurses and other staff supporting their professional development and ensuring their competency in delivering quality patient care
  • Participates in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of nursing and nursing support staff, ensuring the right fit for Essentia Health
  • Collaborates with the nursing leadership team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety

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Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Nursing license in state of employment

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Work Experience :

2 years of nursing leadership experience

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.
Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 0700/1600
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $104686 - $157040 / year
Union:
FTE: 1
Weekends: Varies
Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:

Job Details

Job Title Nurse Manager - Surgery
Position Type Full Time
Requisition ID R064118
Location Duluth, Minnesota, 55805
Career Area Registered Nursing