Mary Washington Healthcare

Not-for-profit regional healthcare system serving Fredericksburg

Nurse Manager

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFredericksburg, VA, USA$58.26 - $87.40In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school is required.
A current registered nurse license in Virginia or a compact state is required.
An American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification is required at hire.
At least five years of clinical nursing experience and at least two years of nursing management experience are required.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
Experience with electronic health records and healthcare technology systems is required.
The candidate must collaborate effectively with physicians, staff, and organizational leaders.
The candidate must be able to drive team performance and align individual contributions with organizational goals.
The candidate must demonstrate commitment to professionalism and the healthcare organization's mission, vision, and values.
For Medical Care, Comprehensive Medical, and Surgical Intermediate Care, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certification is required within 90 days of hire.
For Labor & Delivery, an American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider certification is required at hire.
The role requires constant walking, standing, and use of arms and hands; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; lifting up to 35 pounds; pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds; auditory and visual skills including color determination; working in confined spaces; and reaching overhead.
The role requires critical thinking, analytical skills, multitasking, effective communication and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, coping with difficult situations, and tolerance for irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
The role may involve exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens; appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of the assigned department.
Foster a culture of safety and accountability.
Develop and mentor staff.
Ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to advance clinical excellence and operational success.

Desired Qualifications

A Master of Science in Nursing degree is preferred.
Professional Nursing Leadership Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Organization for Nursing Leadership is preferred.

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

As a Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for leading the daily operations of your assigned department, fostering a culture of safety and accountability, developing and mentoring staff, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. Successful candidates are collaborative leaders who communicate with influence, build trust across teams, and align departmental goals with the mission and vision of Mary Washington Healthcare.

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking experienced Nurse Leaders to join our team. We currently have Nurse Manager opportunities across several service lines, including:

Medical Care
Comprehensive Medical
Oncology
Surgical Intermediate Care
Labor & Delivery

These leadership positions provide the opportunity to influence patient care, develop high-performing teams, and partner with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to advance clinical excellence and operational success.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school required
Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred
Current RN license in Virginia or a compact state required
AHA BLS Provider certification required at hire
Professional Nursing Leadership Certification (ANCC or AONL) preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience required
Minimum of two (2) years of nursing management experience required
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with electronic health records and healthcare technology systems
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, staff, and organizational leaders
Ability to drive team performance and align individual contributions with organizational goals
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mary Washington Healthcare

Unit Specific:

Medical Care: NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire
Comprehensive Medical: NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Surgical Intermediate Care: NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Labor & Delivery: AHA ACLS Provider certification required at hire.
Oncology: No additional unit-specific certification requirements beyond the core qualifications.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

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Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

*Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

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Compensation Pay Range:

$58.26 - $87.40

About the Company

Mary Washington Healthcare

Not-for-profit regional healthcare system serving Fredericksburg

Mary Washington Healthcare is a regional, not-for-profit health system serving Fredericksburg, Virginia, and surrounding areas. It operates two hospitals and 28 healthcare facilities and wellness services, offering inpatient and outpatient care across a network of clinics and programs. How it works: the system provides medical services through its hospitals, clinics, and wellness programs, guided by a Board of Trustees made up of community volunteers who help shape strategy and growth. Patients access care via the facilities in the network, with a focus on quality, coordination, and community health. How it differs from competitors: it is community-governed and not driven by profits, with a broad regional footprint of hospitals and services, emphasizing local needs and accessible care rather than shareholder value. Goal: to deliver excellent, accessible health care for the region while growing and enhancing services to meet community health needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $3.6M
Headquarters: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Founded: 1899

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