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The Medical/Surgical Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of the Medical/Surgical nursing department within a Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This position provides clinical, operational, financial, and personnel oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the hospital's mission, vision, and strategic goals. The Nurse Manager serves as a visible leader who fosters a culture of accountability, engagement, quality, and service excellence.
Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, and executive leadership, this individual ensures regulatory compliance, promotes evidence-based practice, and maintains a positive work environment that supports employee retention and professional growth. In a Critical Access Hospital setting, the Nurse Manager must demonstrate flexibility and broad clinical expertise, supporting care for a diverse patient population ranging from acute medical and surgical patients to swing bed and observation patients.
Education Bachelors (preferred) Experience Leading quality improvement initiatives, patient safety initiatives. (preferred) Proficiency with EMR - EPIC preferred (preferred) Experience in managing patient care with patients of varying levels of acuity. (preferred) Nursing experience in critical access hospital (preferred) Skills MS (preferred)
About the role
The Medical/Surgical Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of the Medical/Surgical nursing department within a Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This position provides clinical, operational, financial, and personnel oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the hospital's mission, vision, and strategic goals.