Nurse Manager Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Nurse Manager jobs in Atlanta are concentrated across Midtown, Buckhead, and the Medical Center district, driven by the city's dense network of academic medical centers, community hospital systems, and specialty care organizations, with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente among those actively hiring. Demand runs across ICU, ED, perioperative, and behavioral health units. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles166+

Top employerChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta

Work type74% On-site

Top credentialManaged Registered Nurses (RNs)

Companies hiring16

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Nurse Manager / Evening Shift / Telehealth Nursing

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Emory Healthcare

Nurse Manager / Evening Shift / Telehealth Nursing

Atlanta, Georgia

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Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

$57.62 - $66.79/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

$57.62 - $66.79/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager

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Help at Home

Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager

Atlanta, Georgia

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Help at Home

Atlanta, Georgia

Business Operations

Customer Service

Customer Success

Business Operations

Customer Service

Customer Success

Salary TBD

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Remote (US)

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Assistant Nurse Manager / Ortho/Neuro Registered Nurse / RN

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Emory Healthcare

Assistant Nurse Manager / Ortho/Neuro Registered Nurse / RN

Atlanta, Georgia

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Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia

Customer Service

Customer Support

Customer Service

Customer Support

$54.87 - $63.61/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

$54.87 - $63.61/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Assistant Nurse Manager / Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

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Assistant Nurse Manager / Medical Surgical Registered Nurse / RN

Atlanta, Georgia

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Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia

Customer Service

Customer Support

Customer Service

Customer Support

$54.87 - $63.61/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

$54.87 - $63.61/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

10,000+

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Assistant Nurse Manager / WOC Registered Nurse / RN

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Emory Healthcare

Assistant Nurse Manager / WOC Registered Nurse / RN

Atlanta, Georgia

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Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia

Customer Service

Customer Support

Customer Service

Customer Support

$54.87 - $63.61/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

$54.87 - $63.61/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

10,000+

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Nurse Manager / Evening Shift / Telehealth Nursing

Emory Healthcare·Atlanta, Georgia

Job functions:

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

$57.62 - $66.79/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

10,000+ employees

Job Description

Overview:

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.

We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
And more

Department Overview:

Nurses in the Telehealth Nursing department demonstrate strong competency in using various telecommunication technologies to provide direct virtual nursing care. Telehealth Nursing RNs triage, prioritize patient needs, collaborate with patients to develop care plans, direct them to the appropriate level of care, and provide referrals to Emory services and other resources to ensure a comprehensive care experience. Telehealth Nursing LPNs assist patients with prescription management across specialties.

Description:

Job Summary: The Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role within the nursing and clinical teams, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the care continuum. This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance, all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority. You will lead staff, drive clinical practice development, and manage patient care delivery, while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service, you will develop, implement, and evaluate systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development: 1. Develop and maintain high engagement, visibility, and accountability within the healthcare team to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals. 2. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and mutual respect within inter-professional care teams. 3. Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices. 4. Facilitate staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development. 5. Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations.

Clinical & Operational Management: 1. Oversee clinical and operational workflows, ensuring seamless patient integration and service efficiency. 2. Lead and implement quality and safety initiatives specific to your area, aligning with organizational objectives. 3. Execute financial and productivity initiatives in line with organizational goals. 4. Collaborate with division leadership to ensure patient safety and monitor quality and safety objectives across the care continuum. 5. Identify and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and reduce risk, in alignment with the Magnet® model.

Performance & Compliance: 1. Manage performance, providing feedback and addressing issues related to patient care and professional conduct. 2. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. 3. Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis, problem-solving, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). 4. Ensure adherence to Magnet Model principles and implement strategies that enhance clinical practice outcomes.

Strategic & Operational Oversight: 1. Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently, anticipating resource needs and achieving results within budget. 2. Address operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues, working in partnership with triad leadership. 3. Advocate for optimal resource allocation to support patient care and improve overall service delivery.

Workplace Culture & Staff Well-Being: 1. Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being. 2. Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale. 3. Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations, adapting styles as needed, and effectively communicating unit goals.

Professional Practice Oversight: 1. Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established clinical standards, policies, and procedures. 2. Provide ongoing education and training to nurses, ensuring up-to-date clinical skills and regulatory knowledge. 3. Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing, resources, and care delivery. The Nurse Manager Accountability Grid complements the Key Responsibilities of this Job Description by providing a structured, action-oriented guide for performance expectations and operational accountability.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required

Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; with two (2) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health system position/role.

Licensure: 1. Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. 2. Virtual Care Setting: If overseeing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Certifications: 1. BLS required 2. ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

Skills: 1. Demonstrated leadership in promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the populations served and the health system. 2. Experience overseeing intricate, complex service line operations within a healthcare system. 3. Ongoing demonstrated clinical and leadership competence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in nursing or Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH) strongly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; three (3) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience within a complex academic health system preferred.

Certification: Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 10+ lbs. 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10+ lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, frequent standing & walking, occasional sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste. chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required, use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Emory Healthcare

Nurse Manager / Evening Shift / Telehealth Nursing

Atlanta, Georgia

Added 1d ago

10,000+ employees

Job functions:

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

$57.62 - $66.79/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

Job Description

Overview:

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.

We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
And more

Department Overview:

Nurses in the Telehealth Nursing department demonstrate strong competency in using various telecommunication technologies to provide direct virtual nursing care. Telehealth Nursing RNs triage, prioritize patient needs, collaborate with patients to develop care plans, direct them to the appropriate level of care, and provide referrals to Emory services and other resources to ensure a comprehensive care experience. Telehealth Nursing LPNs assist patients with prescription management across specialties.

Description:

Job Summary: The Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role within the nursing and clinical teams, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the care continuum. This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance, all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority. You will lead staff, drive clinical practice development, and manage patient care delivery, while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service, you will develop, implement, and evaluate systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development: 1. Develop and maintain high engagement, visibility, and accountability within the healthcare team to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals. 2. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and mutual respect within inter-professional care teams. 3. Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices. 4. Facilitate staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development. 5. Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations.

Clinical & Operational Management: 1. Oversee clinical and operational workflows, ensuring seamless patient integration and service efficiency. 2. Lead and implement quality and safety initiatives specific to your area, aligning with organizational objectives. 3. Execute financial and productivity initiatives in line with organizational goals. 4. Collaborate with division leadership to ensure patient safety and monitor quality and safety objectives across the care continuum. 5. Identify and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and reduce risk, in alignment with the Magnet® model.

Performance & Compliance: 1. Manage performance, providing feedback and addressing issues related to patient care and professional conduct. 2. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. 3. Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis, problem-solving, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). 4. Ensure adherence to Magnet Model principles and implement strategies that enhance clinical practice outcomes.

Strategic & Operational Oversight: 1. Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently, anticipating resource needs and achieving results within budget. 2. Address operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues, working in partnership with triad leadership. 3. Advocate for optimal resource allocation to support patient care and improve overall service delivery.

Workplace Culture & Staff Well-Being: 1. Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being. 2. Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale. 3. Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations, adapting styles as needed, and effectively communicating unit goals.

Professional Practice Oversight: 1. Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established clinical standards, policies, and procedures. 2. Provide ongoing education and training to nurses, ensuring up-to-date clinical skills and regulatory knowledge. 3. Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing, resources, and care delivery. The Nurse Manager Accountability Grid complements the Key Responsibilities of this Job Description by providing a structured, action-oriented guide for performance expectations and operational accountability.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required

Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; with two (2) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health system position/role.

Licensure: 1. Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. 2. Virtual Care Setting: If overseeing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Certifications: 1. BLS required 2. ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

Skills: 1. Demonstrated leadership in promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the populations served and the health system. 2. Experience overseeing intricate, complex service line operations within a healthcare system. 3. Ongoing demonstrated clinical and leadership competence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in nursing or Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH) strongly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; three (3) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience within a complex academic health system preferred.

Certification: Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 10+ lbs. 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10+ lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, frequent standing & walking, occasional sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste. chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required, use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Nurse Manager Job Market in Atlanta

Who's Hiring

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta49
Emory Healthcare39
Kaiser Permanente15
Intellyk5
Help at Home5

Top Industries Hiring

Healthcare & Medical Services
Education

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Nurse Manager Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a nurse manager job in Atlanta?

Atlanta's strongest hiring comes from its large academic medical systems, community hospitals, and specialty care networks concentrated in the Medical Center district, Midtown, and Buckhead. Candidates with charge nurse or supervisory bedside experience in high-acuity units, ICU, ED, or perioperative, move fastest in this market. A BSN is standard, and an MSN gives a real edge at the larger systems and teaching hospitals that dominate Atlanta hiring.

Which companies hire nurse managers in Atlanta?

Employers hiring nurse managers in Atlanta right now include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Atlanta's mix of large academic medical centers, national hospital systems, and growing specialty and behavioral health organizations keeps demand for experienced nurse managers steady across the metro.

Are there remote nurse manager jobs in Atlanta?

Yes, but rarely for hands-on clinical roles, nurse manager positions are predominantly on-site because they require direct oversight of floor staff and patient care operations. About 26% of nurse manager openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering utilization management, care coordination, or population health roles. Payers and managed care organizations in Atlanta's market offer the most flexibility for remote work within the title.

How can I get a nurse manager job in Atlanta with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is moving through a charge nurse role at one of the city's community hospitals or larger specialty clinics, where supervisory exposure builds the portfolio academic medical centers want before promoting into a formal manager title. Grady Memorial, smaller rehabilitation networks, and long-term acute care facilities in the metro regularly develop internal candidates. Completing an MSN or enrolling in a nurse leadership program while working accelerates that timeline considerably.

Which industries hire the most nurse managers in Atlanta?

Atlanta nurse manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Atlanta's position as a regional healthcare hub, anchored by its academic medical systems, growing behavioral health infrastructure, and large managed care presence, keeps those sectors consistently at the top of local nurse manager hiring.

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