Nurse Manager, IMC

We are seeking a Nurse Manager to lead this exceptional team. The Nurse Manager operates within the Springfield Memorial Hospital and Nursing Division mission, vision, strategic priorities, and goals. Utilizing a shared leadership philosophy, the Nurse Manager assumes 24-hour accountability for unit management and the quality of patient care. This includes fostering a work environment that supports effective communication, collaboration, teambuilding, and professional nursing practice.

The Nurse Manager:

• Ensures Magnet Program standards and evidence-based nursing practices are embedded in daily operations.

• Promotes staff development, engagement, and clinical excellence to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

• Maintains strong physician, interdepartmental, and community relationships.

• Champions a culture of compassion, innovation, and professional growth.

Education:

·         BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:

·         Current Illinois RN licensure required.

·         Holds national specialty nursing certification in clinical area or nursing administration, or completes within 24 months of assuming role.
Experience:

·         At least three years experience in acute care nursing as a registered nurse with demonstrated progressive leadership/management skills.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·         Demonstrated working knowledge of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program model and standards.

·         Demonstrated understanding of nurse-sensitive quality indicators and basic hospital/nursing regulatory requirements.