Nurse Manager - Med/Surg - 5th, 6th and 7th floor

Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Nurse Manager (RN) for Med/Surg in Nashville, TN.    

   

The Nurse Manager (RN) is a professional who is primarily responsible for providing continual clinical and administrative direction for a specific patient care unit on a 24-hour basis. The Nurse Manager is also responsible for the recommendation, development and implementation of policies and procedures for the patient care unit, as well as the evaluation of the delivery of care.   

   

Operational Leadership
• Serves as the lead for day-to-day activities across the Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and 
Forensics units, ensuring smooth and coordinated operations on a 24-hour basis.
• Provides direct oversight of charge nurses, ensuring they stay on top of their responsibilities 
and effectively direct and support floor nursing staff.
• Facilitates the work of floor nurses in caring for patients, including coordination and preparation 
for procedures, blood transfusions, and other routine medical-surgical activities that require 
nursing oversight.
• Monitors patient flow, acuity, and unit throughput, intervening as needed to maintain safe and 
efficient care delivery, informing house supervisors of throughput issues.
• Manages all other normal medical-surgical nurse manager day-to-day operations, including 
rounding, problem-solving, and escalation of clinical and operational issues.
Daily Operations & Staffing
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Staffing Coordinator and House Supervisor to ensure all 
three units are adequately covered.
• Provides break relief coverage for nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care and 
appropriate unit coverage at all times.
• Recommends sufficient numbers of qualified and competent personnel and adjusts staffing to 
meet patient care needs across all three units to meet census.
• Manages day-to-day staffing variables, including overtime and addressing low-census 
scenarios in accordance with applicable rules and hospital policy.
• Participates in a rotating/shared weekend on-call schedule, serving as the responsible leader 
for operational and clinical issues during assigned weekend coverage.
Unit-Specific Oversight
• Provides oversight of the Forensics unit, ensuring care is delivered in a manner consistent with 
the unit’s security, custody, and safety requirements in coordination with applicable staff and 
protocols.
• Ensures Telemetry monitoring standards and Medical-Surgical care standards are consistently 
met across the respective units.
Performance Management & Development
• Leads staff development, performance evaluations, and coaching, fostering accountability, 
teamwork, and professional growth at the individual and unit level.
• Manages the counseling and disciplinary process for unit staff in accordance with hospital 
policy and applicable labor agreements.
• Enforces hospital policies and standards of conduct at the unit level, holding staff accountable 
while supporting their success.
• Serves as a role model and leader, providing professional development and mentorship to 
nursing staff.
Quality & Compliance
• Supports frontline quality improvement initiatives and maintains continuous survey readiness at 
the unit level, including Tennessee state standards and Joint Commission requirements.
• Collaborates on policy enforcement, interdisciplinary coordination, and unit-level regulatory 
readiness and reporting.
• Promotes equitable, patient-centered care consistent with the hospital’s mission and goals.
Resources & Escalation
• Maintains adequate supply and equipment levels to support safe and effective unit operations.
• Escalates clinical, operational, and personnel issues through appropriate hospital channels and 
maintains records in accordance with HR policies.
• Maintains unit standards for cleanliness and organization.
Education
Degree/Diploma Program of Study Required / Preferred
Bachelors Nursing Required

Additional education requirements
Master’s in Nursing Preferred

Certification & Licensures Title of Certification / License Required / Preferred
BLS Required upon hire 
ACLS Required within 2 months of hire
CPI Required within 2 months of hire
Chemo Certification Required within 2 months of hire 
Additional Certification & Licensures details
Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee

About Nashville General Hospital    

    

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community    

    

Our benefits include:    

Join our team at Nashville General Hospital. Apply today!    

   

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran