Nurse Manager, Med Surg, Baptist Nassau
Date Posted: Feb 27, 2026
Status: Full-Time
Shift Details: Days
Job Summary
Baptist Nassau is seeking a Nurse Manager for our Med Surg Unit! This is a full-time days position.
The Nurse Manager for the Medical/Surgical Unit is responsible for the 24/7 leadership and operational management of a fast paced, high acuity 40 bed inpatient unit. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility. The Nurse Manager leads clinical and support staff and collaborates with the interdisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals. The Nurse Manager recruits, hires, trains and evaluates nursing staff, conducts performance appraisals and coaching, promotes professional development and continuing education while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. The Nurse Manager addresses patient and family concerns promptly and effectively while supporting initiatives that improve patient satisfaction scores. The Nurse Manager ensures compliance with hospital policies and standards set by accrediting bodies such as Joint Commission and CMS.
The Nurse Manager exhibits strong leadership and decision-making skills, effective communication and conflict resolution, data-driven quality improvement and financial acumen.The Nurse Manager role will require on-call rotation with other campus leaders.
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Education Preferred
Master's Degree - Nursing
Experience
- 3-5 Years Nursing Leadership Experience Required.
- 3-5 years of Acute Care Experience in a Medical/Surgical or Critical Care Setting Required.
License and Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
- Licensed Registered Nurse Required
- The NE-BC certification Preferred
Location
Baptist Nassau
1250 South 18th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Location Overview
Baptist Medical Center Nassau
As Nassau County’s only hospital located on beautiful Amelia Island, Baptist Medical Center Nassau is a Magnet™ hospital designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care. The progressive hospital utilizes a fully electronic medical record and is an accredited chest pain center. The picturesque area offers many cultural and leisure activities, including golfing, boating and unspoiled beaches. Downtown Jacksonville is a short drive south, offering NFL football, premier theater and music venues, cultural activities and more. Baptist has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare.
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.