Medical/Surgical Nurse Manager
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM

Nurse Manager – Medical/Surgical Unit

Location Address:

1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $95,388.80 Maximum Offer $149,364.80

Summary:

Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate nurse to join our Medical Surgical Unit. The Med Surg Nurse Manager provides leadership, operational oversight, and clinical guidance for the Medical/Surgical unit. This role is responsible for ensuring high‑quality patient care, supporting nursing staff, managing daily operations, and driving continuous improvement aligned with Presbyterian Healthcare Services’ mission and standards. The Nurse Manager fosters a positive work environment, promotes professional development, and ensures regulatory compliance within the unit.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus and relocation for qualified applicants.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: Yes Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Management

• Provide leadership and direction for Med Surg nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and support staff.

• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and evaluate team members, ensuring a high‑performing and engaged workforce.

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

• Support staff development through mentoring, education, and performance improvement initiatives.

Clinical & Operational Oversight

• Oversee daily operations of the Med Surg unit to ensure efficient workflow and high‑quality patient care.

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient acuity, census, and staffing models.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and hospital leadership to ensure seamless coordination of care.

• Maintain clinical competencies and support evidence-based nursing practice.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Monitor and improve clinical quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and safety outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations and standards (e.g., Joint Commission).

• Lead quality improvement projects and initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Resource & Financial Management

• Assist in budget development and manage unit resources responsibly.

• Monitor and manage staffing, overtime, supply usage, and productivity metrics.

• Evaluate operational needs and recommend improvements to optimize department performance.

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a primary point of contact for staff concerns, operational issues, and patient care escalations.

• Facilitate team meetings, huddles, and communication channels to support staff engagement and alignment.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient flow and hospital-wide initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Current RN license in the state of New Mexico or out of state compact RN license

• Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience, with at least two years in a leadership preferred

• Strong skills in communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and team leadership.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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