Nurse Manager (Progressive Care) - Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC
Position Summary
A respected hospital in North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee its Progressive Care Unit (40 beds). The Nurse Manager will be responsible for daily operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care aligned with current evidence-based standards. This leader will manage staffing and resources, foster professional growth among team members, and collaborate with hospital leadership to drive clinical and operational excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct leadership and supervision for the Progressive Care Unit
- Ensure compliance with clinical standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements
- Promote patient safety, evidence-based care, and quality outcomes
- Collaborate with leadership teams on strategic planning, staffing, and innovation initiatives
- Manage operational budgets and resource allocations
- Support staff recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts
- Mentor and guide professional development of nursing staff
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred
- ADN/BA with MSN accepted in lieu of BSN
- 5+ years of recent acute care nursing experience
- Minimum 2 years of leadership/management experience in an acute care setting
- Current RN license (Compact accepted)
- National certification in leadership or specialty within 1 year of hire
- BLS required