Nurse Manager - Medical Acute Care

Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical Unit

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS)

Lead a high-performing Medical/Surgical team and make a lasting impact on patient care. As the Nurse Manager, you will provide 24/7 operational and clinical leadership, overseeing patient care delivery, staffing, quality outcomes, team development, regulatory readiness, and budget performance.

This leadership role partners closely with physicians, nursing leaders, educators, and frontline staff to drive excellence in patient care while supporting shared governance, professional nursing practice, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit
• Manage staffing, resource allocation, and departmental budgets
• Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate nursing team members
• Ensure high-quality patient outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and nursing excellence
• Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

• Georgia RN license
• BSN or MSN
• 3-5 years of RN experience, preferably in acute care
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Professional certification within two years of hire

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Two or more years of nursing leadership experience
• Medical/Surgical leadership background

Why NGHS?

Join a nationally recognized health system that empowers nurse leaders to influence patient outcomes, develop high-performing teams, and advance nursing excellence.

Apply today and lead the future of Med/Surg nursing at NGHS.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.