Unit Manager / Medical Surgical / RN
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Oversee daily clinical and operational functions for the 24-bed medical surgical unit, ensuring seamless patient care across the continuum for populations including cystic fibrosis, kidney failure, and heart failure. Lead staff development, manage performance, and drive quality and safety initiatives aligned with Magnet® model principles. Execute financial and productivity initiatives while monitoring key performance indicators to improve throughput and operational efficiency. Collaborate with division leadership to resolve operational challenges and advocate for optimal resource allocation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings
- Two (2) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health system position/role
- A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
- BLS required
- Demonstrated leadership in promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the populations served and the health system
- Experience overseeing intricate, complex service line operations within a healthcare system
- Ongoing demonstrated clinical and leadership competence
- 10+ lbs. 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
- Lifting 10+ lbs max
- carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools
- frequent standing & walking
- occasional sitting
- close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
- Blood-borne pathogen exposure
- Bio-hazardous waste
- chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
- communicable diseases
- electrical shock
- floor surfaces
- hot/cold temperatures
- indoor/outdoor conditions
- latex
- lighting patient care/handling injuries
- radiation
- shift work
- travel may be required
- use of personal protective equipment, including respirators
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing or Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH)
- A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings
- three (3) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience within a complex academic health system
- Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP)
- ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire
- Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
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