As a Nursing Department Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a designated nursing department, support strong nursing practice, and help create an environment where patients and employees feel supported and valued.
Posted Sep 21
Unit and setting
Hospital
License
RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable stateCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license
Do you qualify?
License
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licenseCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
Certification
BLS - Health Care Provider certification within six months of hireAfter hire · within six months of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) - Health Care Provider certification within six months of hire
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Also asks
Maintain competency and continuing education in area of specialization and professional practiceMaintain competency and continuing education in the area of specialization and professional practice
Preferred
Experience
five years in hospital clinical nursingFive years of relevant experience in hospital clinical nursing
Experience
one year in nursing managementOne year of relevant experience in nursing management
lead daily operations and provide leadership, guidance, and support to staffLead the daily operations of a designated nursing department and provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff.
Day to day
promote quality care, patient safety, positive outcomes, and patient satisfactionPromote quality patient care, patient safety, positive patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Day to day
support nursing practice, staff competency, education, and professional developmentSupport nursing practice, staff competency, education, professional development, and continued growth.
Day to day
foster a healthy work environment through communication, coaching, mentoring, and feedbackFoster a healthy work environment through communication, collaboration, employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
Day to day
monitor quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and department performanceMonitor quality indicators, patient satisfaction, department performance, and clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Day to day
lead quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practices, and action plansLead quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practices, and action plans to improve care and services.
Day to day
collaborate with physicians and departments to address concerns and improve processesCollaborate with physicians and other departments to address concerns, solve problems, manage change, and improve processes.
Day to day
support hiring, orientation, staffing, continued competency, and 24-hour coverageSupport hiring, orientation, staffing, continued competency, and 24-hour coverage, as applicable.
Day to day
manage department operating budget and resource utilizationManage the department operating budget and promote effective and efficient use of resources.
Day to day
ensure nursing practice adheres to professional, regulatory, and organizational standardsEnsure nursing practice follows professional, regulatory, governmental, and organizational standards, including applicable nursing standards and requirements.
Day to day
maintain visibility with staff through rounding and communicationMaintain visibility with staff through rounding, communication, and opportunities for connection.
Day to day
provide direct patient care as appropriate to maintain clinical expertiseProvide direct patient care, as appropriate, to maintain clinical expertise and competency.
We’re looking for an experienced nursing leader who brings compassion, thoughtful leadership, and a genuine commitment to excellent patient care. As a Nursing Department Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a designated nursing department, support strong nursing practice, and help create an environment where patients and employees feel supported and valued.
Working closely with nurses, physicians, and other leaders, you’ll help guide daily operations while supporting quality, patient safety, evidence-based nursing practice, employee engagement, professional development, and organizational goals.
Key
Responsibilities
Lead the daily operations of a designated nursing department and provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff.
Promote quality patient care, patient safety, positive patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Support nursing practice, staff competency, education, professional development, and continued growth.
Foster a healthy work environment through communication, collaboration, employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
Monitor quality indicators, patient satisfaction, department performance, and clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practices, and action plans to improve care and services.
Collaborate with physicians and other departments to address concerns, solve problems, manage change, and improve processes.
Support hiring, orientation, staffing, continued competency, and 24-hour coverage, as applicable.
Manage the department operating budget and promote effective and efficient use of resources.
Ensure nursing practice follows professional, regulatory, governmental, and organizational standards, including applicable nursing standards and requirements.
Maintain visibility with staff through rounding, communication, and opportunities for connection.
Provide direct patient care, as appropriate, to maintain clinical expertise and competency.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Health Care Provider certification within six months of hire
Maintain competency and continuing education in the area of specialization and professional practice
Preferred
Five years of relevant experience in hospital clinical nursing
One year of relevant experience in nursing management
Make a Meaningful Difference
Your leadership will make a difference in the experience of the patients we serve and the team members who care for them. If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose, strengthen nursing practice, support professional growth, and contribute to quality and safety, we’d be honored to welcome you to the Deaconess team.
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In Newburgh, residential living centers around scenic riverfront pockets, historic core streets like Liberty Street, and modern suburban subdivisions. Relocators prioritizing a quieter, higher-end community frequently look across Newburgh, while those seeking broader inventory or lower-priced housing often weigh neighboring Evansville options such as the east side, north side, or McCutchanville.
Newburgh retains a distinctly quiet, suburban bedroom-community atmosphere compared to the more commercial and entertainment-heavy districts of Evansville.
Getting around+Newburgh functions as a direct satellite community to Evansville, situated approximately 10 miles away. Regional census data tracks an average commute time of about 20.1 minutes for workers heading across town or into Evansville employment centers. While the commute into Evansville is generally manageable by car, drivers must account for suburban traffic patterns heading west during morning and evening rush hours.
Newburgh functions as a direct satellite community to Evansville, situated approximately 10 miles away. Regional census data tracks an average commute time of about 20.1 minutes for workers heading across town or into Evansville employment centers.
While the commute into Evansville is generally manageable by car, drivers must account for suburban traffic patterns heading west during morning and evening rush hours.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation in Newburgh revolves around the scenic Ohio Riverfront and the paved Rivertown Trail, which draws dog walkers, runners, and cyclists year-round. Public parks like Downing Park offer open green spaces, while nearby regional landmarks such as Angel Mounds State Historic Site and Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve provide extensive trails, historic earthworks, and old-growth forest exploration just outside town limits.
Outdoor recreation in Newburgh revolves around the scenic Ohio Riverfront and the paved Rivertown Trail, which draws dog walkers, runners, and cyclists year-round. Public parks like Downing Park offer open green spaces, while nearby regional landmarks such as Angel Mounds State Historic Site and Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve provide extensive trails, historic earthworks, and old-growth forest exploration just outside town limits.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Newburgh
Perched along the banks of the Ohio River in Warrick County, Newburgh offers a peaceful, scenic respite just 10 miles east of Evansville. For relocating healthcare professionals, the town delivers a classic riverfront atmosphere defined by the Rivertown Trail, scenic walks down Liberty Street, and neighborhood favorites like Cafe Arazu and Honeymoon Coffee. Living in Newburgh means trading the bustle of urban medical corridors for a tranquil bedroom community known for safety and top-rated Castle schools. The daily commute into Evansville typically runs around twenty minutes, making it an easy drive for hospital shift workers who want a quiet retreat after a long shift. However, relocating nurses must balance the tradeoffs: Newburgh is the highest-priced residential pocket in the immediate metro area, with tighter inventory concentrated in single-family homes rather than apartments. Nightlife and large commercial retail centers are minimal within town limits, requiring regular drives into Evansville for weekend entertainment, diverse shopping, and late-night eats.
