Senior Level Nurse Manager Jobs
Senior level nurse manager jobs place experienced nurses in charge of unit operations, staff performance, and the clinical and administrative decisions that shape patient outcomes. Most openings are on-site, with a smaller share of hybrid arrangements, concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, with employers like Fresenius Medical Care, Amazon, and Northwell Health hiring at this level now.
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Shift Details
7 AM - 3 PM with varied hours/days required.
Job Description
Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the nursing practice, patient care delivery, human and fiscal resources, and regulatory compliance of a patient care unit. Maintains a professional environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care.
Job Responsibility
1.Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the team members, operations and patient care activities of a patient care unit.
2.Assists nursing leadership in setting strategic direction for key programs in alignment with organization mission, vision, and values and nursing strategic plan.
3.Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team toward achieving department objectives.
4.Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
5.Creates a professional work environment that fosters team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes.
6.Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice.
7.Acquires and manages staffing for patient care unit. Collaborates with HR for requirements.
8.Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members and supervisors.
9.Facilitates performance reviews, promotions, pay and corrective actions.
10.Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership).
11.Assists in career development planning for team members.
12.Educates teams in new and existing department procedures and systems (information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.).
13.Manages patient care unit budget. Monitors expenditures and implements action plans when variances are present.
14.Monitors performance metrics that support decision-making to achieve optimal performance levels.
15.Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
16.Facilitates continual compliance for unit with the JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPPA regulations and System, hospital and department standards.
17.Demonstrates current knowledge of clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to manage direct patient care.
18.Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
19.Identifies and leads opportunities to make changes to improve operations across teams using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
20.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Bachelors of Science Degree, required. Masters, preferred. (Bachelors or Master’s Degree must be in Nursing)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
- Specialized certifications, as needed.
- 6-8 years of nursing experience and 2-5 years of leadership/management experience, required.
- Documented Emergency Room Experience required.
Additional Salary Detail
Shift Details
7 AM - 3 PM with varied hours/days required.
Job Description
Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the nursing practice, patient care delivery, human and fiscal resources, and regulatory compliance of a patient care unit. Maintains a professional environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care.
Job Responsibility
1.Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the team members, operations and patient care activities of a patient care unit.
2.Assists nursing leadership in setting strategic direction for key programs in alignment with organization mission, vision, and values and nursing strategic plan.
3.Communicates, builds consensus, and guides team toward achieving department objectives.
4.Promotes and maintains high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
5.Creates a professional work environment that fosters team member respect, engagement, accountability and optimal patient outcomes.
6.Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical and compassionate practice.
7.Acquires and manages staffing for patient care unit. Collaborates with HR for requirements.
8.Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members and supervisors.
9.Facilitates performance reviews, promotions, pay and corrective actions.
10.Serves as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership).
11.Assists in career development planning for team members.
12.Educates teams in new and existing department procedures and systems (information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.).
13.Manages patient care unit budget. Monitors expenditures and implements action plans when variances are present.
14.Monitors performance metrics that support decision-making to achieve optimal performance levels.
15.Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
16.Facilitates continual compliance for unit with the JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPPA regulations and System, hospital and department standards.
17.Demonstrates current knowledge of clinical competencies for patient population of oversight in order to manage direct patient care.
18.Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
19.Identifies and leads opportunities to make changes to improve operations across teams using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
20.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Bachelors of Science Degree, required. Masters, preferred. (Bachelors or Master’s Degree must be in Nursing)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
- Specialized certifications, as needed.
- 6-8 years of nursing experience and 2-5 years of leadership/management experience, required.
- Documented Emergency Room Experience required.
Additional Salary Detail
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Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care35
- Amazon10
- Northwell Health6
- Amazon Web Services6
- CVS Health5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services73
- Technology & Software19
- Retail13
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces10
- Education9
Senior Level Nurse Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level nurse manager job?
Employers hiring at this level expect demonstrated leadership over clinical teams, a history of owning operational outcomes like staffing, budgets, and quality metrics, and the ability to mentor and develop other nurses. Candidates who stand out typically bring experience managing change across a unit or department, strong familiarity with regulatory standards, and a record of cross-functional collaboration with physicians, administrators, and executive staff.
Which companies hire senior level nurse managers?
Companies hiring senior level nurse managers right now include Fresenius Medical Care, Amazon, and Northwell Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Health systems, hospital networks, long-term care organizations, and specialty clinics all hire at this level, particularly those managing multiple units or expanding clinical programs.
Are there remote senior level nurse manager jobs?
Yes, though most nurse manager roles are on-site given their operational and patient-care oversight responsibilities. About 23% of senior level nurse manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those roles tend to be in case management, utilization review, or health system administration rather than direct unit leadership.
What makes a nurse manager role senior level?
Senior level nurse manager roles carry broader scope than mid-level positions: full accountability for unit performance, staff hiring and development, budget ownership, and alignment with organizational strategy. These roles typically involve mentoring charge nurses or junior managers, representing the unit in leadership forums, and driving quality improvement initiatives rather than simply implementing directives from above.
Which industries hire the most senior level nurse managers?
Senior Level nurse manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring because they operate complex, high-volume clinical environments where experienced nurse leadership is essential to maintaining care standards, regulatory compliance, and staff retention.