Nurse Manager - Women's Unit (Wilmington, NC)

Nurse Manager – Women’s Unit

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center – Wilmington, NC

Schedule: Full Time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500!

Shape the Future of Women’s Health—Right Here in the Carolinas.

At Novant Health, we believe that remarkable care starts with remarkable people—and right now, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Women’s Unit at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we want to meet you. Apply now and bring your purpose to the Women's Unit at NHRMC.

About the Women’s Unit:

Our 20-bed medical-surgical unit is dynamic, diverse, and deeply rewarding. Here's what makes us unique:

• Patient Mix:

  • 70–80% medical/surgical overflow

  • Staff of 30 - 35 

  • 20–30% GYN (including GYN oncology, post-surgery)

  • Select OB cases (antepartum up to 24 weeks, postpartum when babies are in NICU, fetal demise)

  • Occasional low-acuity pediatric overflow (ages 8+), male and female

  • Designated Bariatric Center of Excellence with over 15 years of expertise

We pride ourselves on being adaptable, team-focused, and fully committed to providing inclusive and compassionate care.

The Role You’ll Play:

As the Nurse Manager, you are the heartbeat of our unit. Your leadership will directly influence how our patients and their families experience care—in every dimension, every time.

You will:

• Be a visible, hands-on leader

• Mentor, teach, and support your team in real time

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for nurses and patients alike

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care

• Champion Novant Health’s mission to improve the health of our communities, one person at a time

What You Bring:

• Current RN licensure in North Carolina (or compact state)

• 3+ years of relevant nursing experience; prior leadership preferred

• Passion for women’s health and a patient-first mindset

• Strong communication, team-building, and critical thinking skills

• A desire to grow, lead, and make a difference—every shift, every day

Why Join Us?

• Relocation Assistance up to $7,500

• A culture of belonging—where diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than values; they’re who we are

• Competitive benefits, professional development, and pathways for growth

• The chance to live and work in beautiful Wilmington, NC, where ocean breezes and community spirit go hand in hand 

Be Part of Something Remarkable.

At Novant Health, we’re building a future where healthcare is more compassionate, connected, and community-focused. Ready to lead a team where care comes from the heart?

• Education:  4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Graduate Degree, preferred.
  
• Experience: 
  • Two or more years healthcare experience, preferred.
  • Three years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
  
• 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.
• Additional Skills Preferred:Board certification in area of practice.

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".