Nurse Manager - Spinal Cord Unit

Nurse Manager
Transformational Leadership | Evidence-Based Practice | Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing

Craig Hospital is proud to offer a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking, compassionate, and strategic Nurse Manager to lead one of our high-performing inpatient units. This is more than a management role—it’s a leadership position at the heart of a nationally renowned rehabilitation hospital, where patients and families are empowered, and nurses are deeply valued.

As a Nurse Manager, you will bring advanced clinical knowledge and leadership expertise to inspire nursing excellence, drive high-impact initiatives, and support interdisciplinary collaboration. You’ll be instrumental in setting the tone for unit culture—leading day-to-day operations while shaping the long-term vision for care delivery, staff development, and patient outcomes. At Craig, your voice matters, your leadership is trusted, and your contributions directly improve lives.

• Provide
  visionary leadership and operational oversight for a specialized patient care unit, aligning nursing practice with Craig Hospital’s mission, values, and quality standards.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning through mentorship, coaching, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Direct and support a high-performing nursing team, ensuring optimal staffing, equitable assignments, and a positive work environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.
• Build strong partnerships with physicians and interdisciplinary professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
  —especially in complex SCI and TBI rehabilitation settings.
• Promote safe, high-quality care through oversight of infection prevention, medication safety, discharge planning, and documentation audits.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements while maintaining nursing standards in alignment with Magnet principles.
• Actively lead or support unit-based quality improvement initiatives, technology upgrades, and new clinical processes.
• Serve as a change agent
  —guiding staff through transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
• Respond to and resolve patient, family, or staff concerns with professionalism and empathy, escalating through proper channels when necessary.
• Collaborate with HR and nursing leadership on recruitment, retention, training, and performance management
  , including annual evaluations and employee development planning.
• Deliver training and development opportunities aligned with competency goals and individual growth.
• Engage in hospital-wide initiatives, shared governance, and community representation for the Craig nursing department.
• Maintain readiness to step into direct patient care as needed to support staffing and uphold clinical excellence.

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association — Healthcare Provider certification
• Relevant specialty certification (Magnet-recognized) within 6 months of hire

• BSN from an accredited nursing program (CCNE or NLNAC required)
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred

• 3–5 years of nursing experience required
• 1–2 years of nursing leadership or management experience preferred

• Deep understanding of nursing principles, patient safety, and neuro-rehabilitation practices
• Exceptional leadership, delegation, and team-building capabilities
• Strong critical thinking, strategic planning, and conflict resolution skills
• Adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining clarity and focus
• Proven ability to lead performance improvement, implement policy, and mentor staff
• Excellent communication—both written and verbal—with multidisciplinary teams and leadership
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR platforms
• Committed to professional development
  , education, and shared governance

Consistently ranked as a top rehabilitation hospital in the U.S.,
Craig Hospital is where passion meets purpose. As a Nurse Manager, you'll lead a team of dedicated professionals in delivering life-changing care—empowering patients and…