Nurse Manager: NICU, Peds/PICU, and MCH Float Pool
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Nurse Manager assesses, directs, manages,
and evaluates the delivery of nursing care and patient support
services on a 24-hour basis to achieve a specified standard of
nursing care for a designated patient population. Ensures the
existence of streamlined patient care delivery systems, which
promote smooth patient transitions across the patient care
continuum. Through effective fiscal and operational management,
maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing,
scheduling, general resource allocation, and communication systems.
Assures orientation, ongoing education, and development programs
are available to expand each staff member’s individual capacity for
growth. Education Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: Provides
leadership and direction to the nursing staff within the acute care
unit, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based, and
patient-centered care Collaborates with physicians, healthcare
professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement
care plans that meet the individual needs of the patient Monitors
and evaluates patient outcomes, ensures adherence to quality
standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements Manages and
allocates nursing resources effectively, including staffing,
scheduling, and assignments to maintain optimal patient care and
operation efficiency Fosters a positive work culture that promotes
teamwork, professional growth, and open communication among the
nursing staff Mentors, coaches, and provides feedback to nurses and
other staff supporting their professional development and ensuring
their competency in delivering quality patient care Participates in
the recruitment, selection and onboarding of nursing and nursing
support staff, ensuring the right fit for Essentia Health
Collaborates with the nursing leadership team to develop and
implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
to enhance patient outcomes and safety Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing Required Qualifications: 2 years of
nursing leadership experience Licensure/Certification
Qualifications: Nursing license in state of employment Basic
Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to
obtain within 30 days of hire Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being,
growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with
supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with
employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we
invest in your professional development through training, tuition
reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at
work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time
off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and
emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR
Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: Building B - St
Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Hybrid - FTE Flex Days (United
States of America) Shift Start/End: Days / Days Hours Per Pay
Period: 80 Compensation Range: $54.58 - $81.87 / hour Union: FTE: 1
Weekends: Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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