Nurse Manager (RN) - Acute Care
Douglasville, GA, USA
Posted on Oct 18, 2026
The Nurse Manager is a registered nurse responsible for leading and managing a clinical unit, promoting excellence in patient care, staff retention, and clinical and business outcomes.
They serve as a chief safety and retention officer, ensuring safety and quality standards through data-driven decisions and proactive risk mitigation.
Key responsibilities include resource management, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting a positive, safe work environment that supports organizational goals.
They engage staff via shared governance, manage talent, analyze financial performance, and employ quality improvement strategies. They communicate effectively with diverse audiences, build partnerships, and support staff development.
The role emphasizes clinical competency, professional standards, and evidence-based practice. The manager employs change management, promotes research, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years of nursing management experience, licensure as a registered nurse, and relevant certifications such as BLS. Strong communication, leadership, and systems thinking skills are essential.
They serve as a chief safety and retention officer, ensuring safety and quality standards through data-driven decisions and proactive risk mitigation.
Key responsibilities include resource management, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting a positive, safe work environment that supports organizational goals.
They engage staff via shared governance, manage talent, analyze financial performance, and employ quality improvement strategies. They communicate effectively with diverse audiences, build partnerships, and support staff development.
The role emphasizes clinical competency, professional standards, and evidence-based practice. The manager employs change management, promotes research, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years of nursing management experience, licensure as a registered nurse, and relevant certifications such as BLS. Strong communication, leadership, and systems thinking skills are essential.