Pride Health
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Base pay range $117,695.00/yr - $152,756.00/yr
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary:
$117,695 – $152,756 per year + full suite of benefits and retirement plan
Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Unit Leader
to support our Med/Surg nursing team. The Unit Leader plays a key role in promoting safe, high-quality patient care while achieving organizational and unit goals. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to mentor and guide staff. The Unit Leader acts as a liaison between management, staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments to ensure seamless care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager in ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to policies and performance standards.
Serve as a role model, demonstrating leadership, coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
Implement and monitor unit-based quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure age-appropriate, evidence-based care.
Participate clinically in patient care as needed to ensure safe and optimal outcomes.
Maintain unit-based staffing and resources within budgetary guidelines.
Ensure staff participation in continuing education, shared governance, annual competencies, and adherence to policies.
Contribute to committees, task forces, or projects as assigned.
Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with accrediting and regulatory agency standards.
Demonstrate excellent customer service, including patient rounding and monitoring patient satisfaction.
Act as a positive change agent and support organization-wide initiatives.
Education & Experience Requirements
Current NY State RN License
BSN or MSN required
BCLS certification required
ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as applicable based on unit assignment
Minimum 1 year RN experience in the specialty area preferred; 2 years clinical experience preferred
Previous management/leadership experience preferred
Strong clinical skills and ability to function as staff RN
Core Competencies
Professional role modeling
Excellent verbal and written communication
Attention to detail, planning, and organization
Sound problem-solving, judgement, and decision‑making
Stress tolerance
Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to move freely and transport objects/patients as needed
Ability to work in a high‑stress, fast‑paced environment with multiple interruptions
Ability to operate equipment and computers continuously
Ability to concentrate on fine details and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Apply Today Join a collaborative and supportive nursing team where your leadership makes a direct impact on patient care and staff development.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Staffing and Recruiting and Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Medical insurance
Pension plan
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Base pay range $117,695.00/yr - $152,756.00/yr
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary:
$117,695 – $152,756 per year + full suite of benefits and retirement plan
Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Unit Leader
to support our Med/Surg nursing team. The Unit Leader plays a key role in promoting safe, high-quality patient care while achieving organizational and unit goals. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to mentor and guide staff. The Unit Leader acts as a liaison between management, staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments to ensure seamless care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager in ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to policies and performance standards.
Serve as a role model, demonstrating leadership, coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
Implement and monitor unit-based quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure age-appropriate, evidence-based care.
Participate clinically in patient care as needed to ensure safe and optimal outcomes.
Maintain unit-based staffing and resources within budgetary guidelines.
Ensure staff participation in continuing education, shared governance, annual competencies, and adherence to policies.
Contribute to committees, task forces, or projects as assigned.
Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with accrediting and regulatory agency standards.
Demonstrate excellent customer service, including patient rounding and monitoring patient satisfaction.
Act as a positive change agent and support organization-wide initiatives.
Education & Experience Requirements
Current NY State RN License
BSN or MSN required
BCLS certification required
ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as applicable based on unit assignment
Minimum 1 year RN experience in the specialty area preferred; 2 years clinical experience preferred
Previous management/leadership experience preferred
Strong clinical skills and ability to function as staff RN
Core Competencies
Professional role modeling
Excellent verbal and written communication
Attention to detail, planning, and organization
Sound problem-solving, judgement, and decision‑making
Stress tolerance
Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to move freely and transport objects/patients as needed
Ability to work in a high‑stress, fast‑paced environment with multiple interruptions
Ability to operate equipment and computers continuously
Ability to concentrate on fine details and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Apply Today Join a collaborative and supportive nursing team where your leadership makes a direct impact on patient care and staff development.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Staffing and Recruiting and Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Medical insurance
Pension plan
Vision insurance
401(k)
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