What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager - Progressive Care (PCU) position at Presbyterian System Services?
Location Address:
2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $95,388.80 Maximum Offer $149,364.80Summary:
Rust Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate experienced nurse leader to join the Progressive Care Unit. The Progressive Care Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, acute care environment. This role is responsible for staff leadership, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of patient outcomes.The Nurse Manager collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, interdisciplinary teams, and nursing leadership to support safe clinical practice, strong employee engagement, and efficient unit operations.
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus and relocation of up to $13,500
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
Clinical & Quality Leadership
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and patient-centered care
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice
Monitor unit quality metrics (e.g., falls, pressure injuries, patient satisfaction)
Lead performance improvement initiatives and root-cause analyses
Staff Leadership & Development
Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain a high-performing nursing team
Provide ongoing feedback, performance evaluations, and professional development
Support staff engagement, accountability, and positive workplace culture
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix
Operational Management
Manage daily unit operations, including staffing, scheduling, and patient flow
Collaborate with bed management and interdisciplinary teams to optimize throughput
Oversee supply management and support budgetary accountability
Participate in hospital committees and leadership initiatives
Collaboration & Communication
Serve as a liaison between frontline staff, physicians, and nursing leadership
Foster effective communication across disciplines
Support patient and family education and engagement
Qualifications:
Current RN license in New Mexico or compact state
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, MSN preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive care, step-down, or critical care nursing experience preferred.
Minimum of 1–3 years of nursing leadership or charge nurse experience preferred.
National nursing leadership or specialty certification (e.g., PCCN, CCRN, NE-BC)
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage clinical operations
Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Data-driven decision making and problem-solving
Ability to manage change in a dynamic healthcare environment
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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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Salary : $95,389 - $149,365