**Responsibilities** As our Med Surg Nurse Manager, you will be a pivotal leader, shaping the future of our Medical-Surgical unit and beyond. Reporting directly to the VP of Patient Care, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and driving essential hospital initiatives. This is a unique chance to combine your passion for nursing with your leadership in a supportive and impactful environment. **_What you'll do..._** + **Lead and Inspire your Team:** Foster a positive, collaborative, and empowering work environment that encourages professional growth and high performance among your Med Surg nursing staff. + **Champion Clinical Excellence:** Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and best practices. + **Optimize Unit Operations:** Oversee daily operations of the Med Surg unit, including staffing, scheduling, resource management, and workflow optimization to ensure efficient and effective patient care. + **Drive Quality and Safety:** Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives, safety protocols, and patient satisfaction strategies to continuously enhance outcomes. + **Develop and Mentor Staff:** Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to your team, identifying development opportunities and fostering a culture of continuous learning. + **Collaborate Across Departments:** Work effectively with physicians, other departments, and leadership to ensure seamless patient transitions and integrated care delivery. + **Participate in Strategic Planning:** Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental and organizational goals and initiatives. + **Ensure Regulatory Compliance:** Maintain adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. **Qualifications** + Graduate of accredited professional education program. + Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. + Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive clinical nursing experience. + Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Minnesota (or ability to obtain prior to start). + BLS issued by American Heart Association. + Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. + Deep understanding of Medical-Surgical nursing principles, practices, and patient care needs. + Dedication to continuous quality improvement and patient safety. + Ability to thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. **Overview** At CHI St. Joseph's Health, we are a close-knit, high-performing critical access hospital deeply committed to providing exceptional care to our cherished community. We believe in fostering a supportive and empowering environment where our nurses can truly make a difference in the lives of our patients. We value teamwork, innovation, and a strong sense of purpose. Part of CommonSpirit Health, we are an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health. **Pay Range** $44.73 - $64.85 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.