Nurse Manager RN – Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit

Description:

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager RN to lead a Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit in Plano, Texas.

The Nurse Manager has 24/7 accountability and responsibility for a defined patient care area and is responsible for creating an environment that supports individualized, goal-directed nursing care aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the facility. This role focuses on patient safety, quality outcomes, staff engagement, operational efficiency, and evidence-based practice.

The Nurse Manager develops and implements plans to ensure safe, high-quality care delivery through the nursing process, Synergy Model, and evidence-based practices. This leader oversees staff performance, budgeting, cost control, infection prevention compliance, and patient safety initiatives while fostering employee satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and continuous performance improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain 24/7 accountability for Cardiac Stepdown patient care operations
• Develop and implement plans for individualized, goal-directed nursing care
• Ensure patient safety, quality outcomes, and adherence to evidence-based practices
• Select, develop, manage, and engage unit-based nursing staff
• Delegate care appropriately based on patient needs and staff competencies
• Maintain operating expenses within budget targets
• Promote infection prevention compliance and TJC patient safety goals
• Monitor occurrence reporting trends and implement safety improvements
• Educate staff on reporting medical errors and unanticipated outcomes
• Support staff involvement in education, community involvement, and professional development

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $84,849 – $127,274 (based on years of experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: Case by case
• Relocation Assistance: Case by case
• Schedule: Days

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of RECENT acute care critical care or PCU leadership experience required
• Progressive leadership experience strongly preferred
• Previous experience at Magnet or Pathways-designated facilities strongly preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s Degree (MSN or related field) preferred
• Current Texas RN license or Compact RN license accepted
• National specialty certification required or commitment to obtain within 1 year of hire
• BLS and ACLS required

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are processed securely through Purple Cow Recruiting.