Nurse Manger Med/Surg

This is a full time Nurse (RN) Manager responsible for the inpatient Medical Surgical (Med/Surg) department at Northwest Medical Center Houghton in Tucson, AZ. Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family. Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability. Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being. Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization. Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success. Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Nurse (RN) Manager Location: Northwest Medical Center Houghton - Tucson, AZ Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday Job Summary The Manager, Nursing Services oversees nursing staff and daily operations to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves coordinating clinical and administrative functions, developing and implementing nursing policies, and fostering staff development to achieve optimal outcomes. The Manager ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, promotes a positive work environment, and supports organizational goals through effective leadership and collaboration. Essential Functions Oversees daily operations of nursing services, ensuring that patient care is delivered in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements. Monitors and evaluates patient care quality and safety, identifying and addressing issues promptly to maintain high standards. Conducts staff training, orientation, and performance evaluations, fostering professional growth and development. Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on patient assessments and team capabilities. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines. Delegates tasks and duties appropriately to members of the healthcare team, ensuring accountability and competence. Creates and maintains a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. Leadership Responsibilities Supervision and Staff Management Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff. Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Director on staffing issues. Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development. Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service. Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services. Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards. Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable. Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety. Collaboration and Communication Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery. Stays up-to-date with industry