Nurse Manager Emergency Dept Polk

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

Location: 101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC 28722

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Polk

• Convenient access, with locations across Western North Carolina
• Beautiful mountain scenery
• Plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventurers, including hiking, zip lining and white-water rafting
• Historic towns and cities full of specialty shops, art galleries and unique restaurants
• Fresh produce available at farmers’ markets and U-picks
• Special events to enjoy in every season

The role you’ll contribute:

The Nurse Manager (NM) provides visionary servant leadership to clinical teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and whole person care in alignment with AdventHealth’s mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Responsible for overseeing the daily operations, quality outcomes, and strategic goals for designated units, the NM ensures the delivery of safe compassionate and evidence-based care.  Adhering to the highest professional standards, the NM is knowledgeable of and complies with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, the ANA Scope and Standard for Nursing Practice, as well as the rules and regulations of all applicable accrediting bodies.  This role champions professional development, supports shared decision-making, and promotes a positive healing environment rooted in integrity, accountability, and spiritual purpose.   This role involves coaching, motivating, mentoring, and leading both professional and technical teams to deliver exceptional services.  The NM collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the patient’s experience and advocates for safety.

The value you’ll bring to the team: 

• Oversees staff performance, manages staffing, hiring, orientation, and discipline, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Manages budgets and resources, maintains appropriate staffing and understands healthcare finance.
• Leads and supports performance and quality improvement initiatives, implements evidence-based practice changes, and ensures compliance with professional standards and hospital policies.
• Utilizes critical thinking and technology in decision-making, problem-solving, and integrating new systems to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Provides strong leadership and mentorship, ensures high-quality clinical care, supports staff development, and maintains clear communication and planning for patient care delivery.

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
• 3+ Years of recent nursing experience in acute care nursing. [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]