Deaconess Health System

Department Manager (RN) Gateway Surgery

Deaconess Health System  •  Evansville, IN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Step into a leadership role where your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your growth is intentionally supported. At Gateway Surgery, you’ll guide a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional care — and you’ll shape the environment that helps them thrive.

As the Clinical Manager for Gateway Surgery, you’ll lead daily clinical operations, champion evidence‑based practice, and support the hospital’s mission through strong, compassionate leadership. You’ll help your team grow, strengthen quality outcomes, and ensure patients receive the safest, most thoughtful care.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Clinical leadership rooted in support and accountability

  • Quality and performance management that elevates patient outcomes

  • Operational oversight for a busy surgical department

  • Evidence‑based practice that guides decision‑making

What You’ll Gain in This Role

  • A leadership platform to shape a surgical department and influence patient care at a system level

  • Professional growth through strategic decision‑making, team development, and quality improvement

  • A supportive environment where collaboration, mentorship, and shared success are part of daily life

  • A chance to build future leaders by guiding and developing your nursing team

  • Purpose-driven work that directly impacts surgical outcomes and patient experiences

This role is ideal for a nurse leader who wants to grow, influence change, and build a team culture they’re proud of.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Indiana or compact state)

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five years of hospital clinical nursing experience

  • One year of nursing management experience

  • Demonstrated leadership, creativity, and management skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Deaconess Health System

About Deaconess Health System

Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois.  Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State. 

Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.

As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.

Browse our site to learn more about our convenient locations, expert services, community involvement, and much more. 

Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Evansville, IN
Year Founded
1892
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