Job Information
Trinity Health Registered Nurse (RN) Manager - Med Surg Services - St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, New York
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Located in the heart of Central New York, St. Joseph’s Health is nationally recognized for excellence in cardiac surgery, spine surgery, and coronary intervention. We are a designated Stroke Center, a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital, and a Best Maternity Hospital. Our integrated network delivers compassionate, innovative care across the continuum, serving both patients and the community.
Unit 3-1 is a fast-paced General, Urology, and Colorectal Surgery unit providing specialized care to patients undergoing surgical procedures and those with renal disease, including peritoneal dialysis (PD) at the bedside .
Telemetry Class 2 unit with continuous cardiac monitoring as indicated
Primarily post-operative surgical patients from PACU, with additional direct admits from surgeons’ offices and the ED
Common Interventions
Drain and complex wound management
Wound VACs, G-tubes, J-tubes
Ostomies and urostomies
Peritoneal dialysis
Continuous bladder irrigation
Occasional chest tubes
The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall clinical, operational, and financial performance of Unit 3-1. This role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care while fostering staff engagement, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Nurse Manager partners with nursing leadership, physicians, and support services to achieve organizational goals related to quality, patient experience, workforce stability, and fiscal stewardship .
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership
Provide 24/7 accountability for nursing practice, patient outcomes, and unit operations
Ensure compliance with NYS Department of Health regulations , accreditation standards, and Trinity Health policies
Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction scores
Analyze unit-based quality metrics and implement evidence-based process improvements
People Leadership & Staff Development
Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain a high-performing nursing team
Conduct performance evaluations, corrective actions, and recognition initiatives
Foster a culture of shared governance, accountability, and professional growth
Serve as a mentor and role model for charge nurses and emerging leaders
Staffing & Resource Management
Develop and manage staffing plans to ensure safe patient ratios and efficient workflow
Collaborate with staffing offices and leadership to address coverage needs
Oversee scheduling, timekeeping, and productivity management
Financial & Strategic Management
Manage unit budget, including labor, supplies, and resource utilization
Identify opportunities for cost containment while maintaining quality care
Participate in strategic planning and service line initiatives
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments to optimize care delivery
Address patient, family, and staff concerns promptly and professionally
Communicate organizational priorities and changes effectively to frontline staff
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current New York State RN license
Minimum 3–5 years of acute care nursing experience
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is required
Prior nurse leadership or management experience required
Demonstrated strengths in communication, team development, and critical thinking
Commitment to continuing education and professional growth
Pay Range: $52.00 - $76.30 per hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran