**Job Description:** Assesses, directs, manages, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified Job Profile SummaryThe Nurse Manager assesses, directs, manages, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified standard of nursing care for a designated patient population. Ensures the existence of streamlined patient care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the patient care continuum. Through effective fiscal and operational management, maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, general resource allocation, and communication systems. Assures orientation, ongoing education, and development programs are available to expand each staff member’s individual capacity for growth.Key Responsibilities:-Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff within the acute care unit, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.-Collaborates with physicians, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that meet the individual needs of the patient.-Monitors and evaluates patient outcomes, ensures adherence to quality standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.-Manages and allocates nursing resources effectively, including staffing, scheduling, and assignments to maintain optimal patient care and operation efficiency.-Fosters a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and open communication among the nursing staff.-Mentors, coaches, and provides feedback to nurses and other staff supporting their professional development and ensuring their competency in delivering quality patient care.-Participates in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of nursing and nursing support staff, ensuring the right fit for Essentia Health.-Collaborates with the nursing leadership team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety. **Education Qualifications:** **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in nursing​ + 2 years of nursing leadership experience + Nursing license in state Minnesota + Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** Our Benefits are exceptional and include: + **Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program for higher education** + **Career Development** + **Medical & Dental Insurance** + **Paid personal leave** + **401K** + **Adoption Assistance** ******* **Like nowhere else:** https://vimeo.com/284233541 **To learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounding areas:** https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth . YOU belong here! Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information. **Job Location:** Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth **Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** Varies/Varies **Hours Per Pay Period:** 80 **Compensation Range:** $112237 - $168355 / year **FTE:** 1 **Weekends:** No It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.