Overview: Nurse Manager - Rehabilitation (New Hanover Regional Medical Center) Wilmington, NCInpatient Rehabilitation Unit – Department OverviewCurrent Facility/Staff:60-bed capacity, currently operating 33 roomsAcute care inpatient rehab unit with specialty designationStaff includes RNs, Nursing Assistants (NAs), Care Associates (non-licensed), and Clinical CoordinatorsFull-Time Equivalents (FTE): 30Tenured staffOver 85% of patients return to communityCARF accreditation for 30 yearsPatient Population:60–65% neurological diagnoses, amputees, and critically ill/injured patientsAverage length of stay: 12 days95% of patients transferred from main tower at NHRMCLeadership:5 Therapy ManagersFuture Plans:Relocating to a new facility 6 miles away, opening January 2028Expansion to a 60 private room buildingEarly planning stages underwayResponsibilities:Oversee nursing staff, drive clinical excellence, and ensure compassionate, patient-centered careManage daily operations of the Rehabilitation unitLead, mentor, and develop nursing staff to deliver exceptional careCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomesMaintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policiesDrive continuous quality improvement initiativesQualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Master's degree preferred.Experience:RN experience in an acute care setting required. Prior demonstrated leadership preferred.Licensure/certification/registration: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred.Current RN licensure in appropriate state required. BLS required. Prior demonstrated leadership preferred.Additional skills preferred: Board certification in area of practice.Why Novant Health Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.Recognized by Forbes as one ofAmerica’s Best Employers By State for 2022One of the nation’s150 Best Places to Work in HealthcarebyBecker’s Hospital ReviewRecognized asLeaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equalityby the Human Rights CampaignOne of theBest Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:I N and the American Association of People with DisabilitiesOne of theBest Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Workby Diversity MBAMagazineTop ratings in patient safetyfrom The Leapfrog GroupQuality and safetyrecognition from CMSApply today to be part of a team dedicated to compassionate care and clinical excellence.At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.Experience:Three years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting, required.Two years demonstrated leadership experience, preferred.Licensure/Certification:Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.CRRN certification preferred.NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.Board certification in area of practice, preferred.Additional Skills (required):Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management. Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".