Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager - Georgetown, TX

Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager - Georgetown, TX

Full-Time Leadership | Monday-Friday Days, No Weekends | Up to $113,000 Annual Salary | $15K Sign-On Bonus | Relocation Available

Overview

Lead a 45-bed medical-surgical unit at a comprehensive 100+ bed healthcare facility in Georgetown, Texas (north of Austin), recognized as a Level IV Trauma Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. This Med Surg Nursing Manager role provides hands-on leadership managing diverse patient populations in a community hospital setting offering 24-hour emergency care, surgery, maternity and newborn care, and rehabilitation services. The position reports to the Director of Med Surg who oversees three medical-surgical units across the facility. Georgetown offers small-town Texas charm with proximity to Austin's amenities, affordable living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and no state income tax.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all unit functions during designated shifts in collaboration with management team members.
• Ensure departmental mission and objectives are maintained with interpretation of objectives to staff as necessary.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge base in nursing practice and clinical application to diverse patient populations served on 45-bed unit.
• Maintain communication with management team regarding potential/actual problems, concerns, and medical staff issues.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with medical staff and hospital departments to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Manage personnel providing direct patient care with delegation based on patient care needs and competencies of available staff.
• Provide direct and ongoing supervision of staff regarding conflict resolution and personnel policy compliance.
• Complete performance evaluations and implement disciplinary actions in accordance with organizational policies.
• Round on staff and patients daily in cooperation with Nursing Director to ensure quality care delivery and staff support.
• Monitor and maintain high standards regarding patient care while overseeing compliance with core measures on applicable patients.
• Assess complexity of patient care and service needs to coordinate nursing staff assignments meeting all required services.
• Keep performance improvement data and quality metrics up-to-date for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory standards for medical-surgical nursing.
• Provide hands-on clinical support when needed, maintaining direct patient care involvement as working manager.
• Coordinate departmental activities with responsibility for assessing quality and efficiency of operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from accredited school of nursing
• Current Texas RN license in good standing or active multi-state compact license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare setting
• BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Strong clinical expertise in medical-surgical nursing with diverse patient populations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Hands-on management approach with willingness to provide direct patient care when needed
• Availability for Monday-Friday days with no weekend requirements

Preferred:

• Previous charge nurse or management experience in medical-surgical settings
• Experience in community hospital environments with diverse case mix
• Med-Surg certification (RN-BC in Medical-Surgical Nursing)
• Background in Level IV Trauma Centers or stroke/chest pain certified facilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Up to $113,000 (for 15+ years experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Professional development and leadership training
• Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives

Ideal For

Experienced medical-surgical nurses ready to lead a 45-bed unit at a community hospital with Level IV Trauma designation. Perfect for hands-on managers who excel at diverse patient populations, value Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends, and want to build leadership career in Central Texas.

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Med/Surg Nurse Manager in Georgetown, TX leading 45-bed unit. Up to $113K salary, $15K sign-on bonus, no weekends, relocation support, and hands-on leadership.