Surgical Services Nurse Manager
Essentia Health - Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Brainerd, MN

Nurse Manager I - Surgical Services

Job Description:

The Nurse Manager assesses, directs, manages, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified standard of nursing care for a designated patient population. Ensures the existence of streamlined patient care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the patient care continuum. Through effective fiscal and operational management, maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, general resource allocation, and communication systems. Assures orientation, ongoing education, and development programs are available to expand each staff member’s individual capacity for growth.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff within the acute care unit, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
• Collaborates with physicians, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that meet the individual needs of the patient
• Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, ensures adherence to quality standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Manages and allocates nursing resources effectively, including staffing, scheduling, and assignments to maintain optimal patient care and operation efficiency
• Fosters a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and open communication among the nursing staff
• Mentors, coaches, and provides feedback to nurses and other staff supporting their professional development and ensuring their competency in delivering quality patient care
• Participates in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of nursing and nursing support staff, ensuring the right fit for Essentia Health
• Collaborates with the nursing leadership team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing ​

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of nursing leadership experience

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Nursing license in state of employment
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at . Job Location: St Josephs Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: / Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Compensation Range: $105768 - $158662 / year Union: FTE: 1 Weekends: Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus: