Medical Surgical Nurse Manager

Registered Nurse (RN) – Manager, Med Surg

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Manager Med Surg   

LOCATION: Panama City, FL

SHIFT:  Days (Rotating Weekends)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Position Overview:

The Med-Surg Nurse Manager is responsible for the daily operations and leadership of a 42-bed adult inpatient medical-surgical unit. This role provides clinical and administrative leadership, supports high-quality patient care, and ensures efficient use of resources in alignment with organizational goals. The manager plays a critical role in staff development, performance improvement, and fostering an engaged team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership to unit staff including RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Clinical Nurse Coordinators.
• Assess and enhance the quality of care, staff engagement, and patient outcomes.
• Support effective onboarding, clinical competency, and professional growth of staff.
• Partner with directors and other department leaders to drive unit goals and hospital initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong clinical acumen and leadership in real-time decision-making.
• Lead and participate in unit-based quality improvement projects.
• Promote patient-centered care and advocate for patient and family needs.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and timely documentation of incidents and outcomes.
• Monitor patient status changes and coordinate appropriate clinical response.
• Participate in budget planning, resource allocation, and cost-containment efforts.
• Serve as a mentor to team members and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current RN license (or Advanced Practice Nurse) in good standing.
• Certifications: BLS certification required (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Experience:
• At least 2–3 years of recent acute care leadership experience (Manager or Supervisor level) required.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU settings.
• Travel or interim charge nurse roles are not considered equivalent leadership experience.

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