Entry Level Nurse Manager Jobs
New grad nurse manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical leadership during training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Fresenius Medical Care, BAYADA Home Health Care, and Paradigm hiring at this level now.
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- Staff Leadership & Development: Direct and supervise nursing associates, managing recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development.
- Clinical & Operational Oversight: Manage daily nursing department operations to ensure patient access needs are met and high-quality clinical objectives are achieved.
- Strategic Delegation & Monitoring: Assign clinical duties based on individual staff competencies and monitor daily workflows to maintain high operational standards and job proficiency.
- Quality Assurance & Collaboration: Partner with leadership to keep department processes up to date, while actively participating in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required . American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date required.
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Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience
required
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Benefits:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
- Staff Leadership & Development: Direct and supervise nursing associates, managing recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development.
- Clinical & Operational Oversight: Manage daily nursing department operations to ensure patient access needs are met and high-quality clinical objectives are achieved.
- Strategic Delegation & Monitoring: Assign clinical duties based on individual staff competencies and monitor daily workflows to maintain high operational standards and job proficiency.
- Quality Assurance & Collaboration: Partner with leadership to keep department processes up to date, while actively participating in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required . American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
-
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date required.
-
Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience
required
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Benefits:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care19
- BAYADA Home Health Care12
- Paradigm10
- Orlando Health10
- The University of Kansas Health System9
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services265
- Education28
- Technology & Software17
- Non-Profit & Social Services12
- Insurance8
Entry Level Nurse Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level nurse manager job?
Employers hiring entry level nurse managers typically look for candidates who have held charge nurse or team lead responsibilities during clinical rotations or internships, even informally. Highlighting any experience coordinating staff, managing patient flow, or leading a shift puts your application ahead. A strong recommendation from a supervising nurse or unit director carries particular weight at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level nurse managers?
Companies hiring entry level nurse managers right now include Fresenius Medical Care, BAYADA Home Health Care, and Paradigm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinic networks are among the most active employers at this level, as they often promote from within and build their management pipelines early.
Are there remote entry level nurse manager jobs?
Yes, though most nurse manager roles involve some on-site presence. About 10% of entry level nurse manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these tend to be administrative, care coordination, or telehealth management roles rather than floor-based unit management positions.
Are these new grad nurse manager jobs?
Yes, many listings on this page are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with limited experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or clinical rotations toward the requirement, and values a strong portfolio of hands-on leadership over tenure.
Which industries hire the most entry level nurse managers?
Entry Level nurse manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to have high patient volume and frequent staff turnover, which drives ongoing demand for early-career candidates who can step into unit coordination and supervisory responsibilities quickly.