Nurse Manager - Med Surg
Athens, GAFull-timePosted 6 days agoStill listed 4 days ago
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Job overview
The Nurse Manager oversees daily operations of the MedSurg unit, supports quality patient care, and participates in performance improvement and departmental budgeting. The role includes financial accountability, coordination of staff competency education, and occasional presence in care areas on nights and weekends. Candidates need a current Georgia RN license, BLS and ACLS; a BSN and several certifications are preferred or required within one year.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Position Summary: This position has full responsibility for daily operations of MedSurg unit. Available as needs arise in the unit on nights and weekends. Presence in the care areas occasionally required on night shift and weekends. Communicates with all physicians and appropriate parties managing a quality patient care unit. Participates in and develops performance improvement measures. Assist in the planning of the departmental budget. Responsible for financial accountability within the department that includes productivity measures and monitoring. Coordinates educational classes to meet the annual competency requirement of the staff.
What the Nurse Manager - Med Surg will need:
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a current Georgia RN license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse. Membership in a professional organization preferred. National Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics preferred.
Education: BSN preferred, BLS and ACLS required. Certification in area of specialty preferred upon hiring and required within one year of hire date.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience preferred, including 4 years of acute care experience.
Special Qualifications: Must be able to develop and implement a consistent program for quality assurance. Must be able to communicate and address concerns identified in a suitable manner. Must be able to interact with Physicians, Patients, Family, Nursing staff and ancillary staff. Communicates effectively with supervisors, physicians, employees and other departments. Deals with patients and staff in a caring, professional manner and encourages the same attitudes in his/her subordinates.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,217 open Nurse Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$96–146K/yr366 salary ranges
- US median$42–64/hr238 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 55 open Nurse Manager jobs in Georgia and 1,217 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Georgia
- Emory Healthcare10 open
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- Experience
- Nurse Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (946 postings).
- Education
- 633 of the 1,217 open Nurse Manager jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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