REGISTERED NURSE HOSPITAL

Job #: 136263 Title: REGISTERED NURSE HOSPITAL Location: Queens, NY Salary Range: 93.33 Position: REGISTERED NURSE HOSPITAL Description: Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager

Position Title: Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager
Department: Medical-Surgical Unit
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Nursing / Chief Nursing Officer
Position Summary

The Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, clinical care delivery, staffing, and administrative functions of the medical-surgical nursing unit. The Nurse Manager ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and operational efficiency while promoting a safe, patient-centered environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the daily operations of the medical-surgical unit.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in accordance with hospital policies and evidence-based practices.
• Manage staffing schedules, staffing ratios, and unit productivity.
• Recruit, hire, orient, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff and support personnel.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to nursing team members.
• Monitor patient care quality indicators, patient satisfaction scores, and clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and unit performance.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards, including infection control and patient safety regulations.
• Participate in budget planning, resource management, and cost-control initiatives.
• Address patient, family, and staff concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinate staff education, competency assessments, and ongoing professional development.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support evidence-based nursing practices.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to unit operations.

Qualifications
Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Nurse management or leadership certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of medical-surgical nursing experience required.
• Previous supervisory or nurse leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and quality improvement initiatives preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong conflict resolution and team-building skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and healthcare technology.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist patients as needed.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or on-call responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a hospital medical-surgical unit with exposure to patient care areas, infectious diseases, and emergency situations. The role requires both administrative and clinical responsibilities.
Requirements: Job Type: Temporary Post Date: 06/01/2026