May 27, 2026

Nurse Manager - Med/Surg

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

  • The Nurse Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing nursing practice and operations for the assigned department. The role ensures high-quality, age-appropriate patient care; effective resource utilization; regulatory compliance; and the development and engagement of nursing staff. The Nurse Manager serves as a clinical and leadership role model with 24/7 accountability.

Responsibilities:

  • Patients, families, nursing staff, ancillary/support staff, physicians, leadership, and all hospital departments.
  • EDUCATION
  • • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required OR must be completed within 3 years of hire.
  • EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 3–5 years nursing leadership experience, including coaching and performance management.
  • LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
  • • Current RN license in North Carolina.
  • • National certification preferred.
  • OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • • Strong clinical knowledge, leadership skills, communication abilities, EHR/computer literacy, and professional presence.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Includes exposure to pathogens, chemicals, equipment, and frequent physical activity (standing, lifting, pushing, etc.).
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Continuously standing, walking, sitting majority of workday. Some carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting involved in day-to-day activities. Sufficiently mobile to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts and equipment. Visual acuity necessary; hearing and talking necessary for communication. Lift and position patients of all weights and heights.
  • AGE SPECIFIC SERVED
    • Newborn, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric


Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Progressive Care Uni

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $41.45 - $49.74 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes


Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.