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Nursing Operations Manager

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Registered Nurses
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Nov 10 2026
  • Procedural Administration
  • State of New York
  • TH Nursing Administrator, NSSL4
  • 91297
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Upstate Operations Nurse Manager assumes primary leadership and management of defined clinical nursing areas to facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality nursing care and to manage the environment in which care is given. Major functions include: goals, planning, customer service/marketing, standards, certification and accreditation, administrative management, budget/cost containment, communication, and education. Ensures adherence to hospital or department and university policies and to nursing policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The Operations Nurse Manager exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures, supporting day-to-day operational unit activities and assisting with sustaining strategic initiatives. The Operations Nurse Manager will assist with ongoing nursing department strategic initiatives, including but not limited to RN engagement and satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS Licensed/Registered (or eligible) RN required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing required. Three (3) years of post-licensure acute/ambulatory care experience, which encompasses a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a nurse manager role, required. Excellent written/oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required. CPR-BLS 
completed before hire. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Nursing Leadership certification preferred. Leadership experience across settings preferred. Demonstrated track record of patient satisfaction and RN satisfaction scores outperforming national benchmarks. Master's degree preferred.

Work Days:

Monday through Friday, Days as needed for operations

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

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, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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