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Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager

  • Massachusetts, Cambridge

  • 11/17/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and leading nursing staff within the assigned unit. This role provides strategic direction, supervision, coaching, and administrative support while maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. The Nurse Manager works closely with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and overall unit performance.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to nursing and support staff
    2. Oversee daily operations of the unit, ensuring staffing adequacy and workflow efficiency
    3. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
    4. Monitor patient care quality, compliance, and safety standards
    5. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care
    6. Conduct performance evaluations, staff coaching, and corrective action as needed
    7. Manage scheduling, timekeeping, and resource allocation
    8. Assist with budget planning, cost control, and supply management
    9. Support onboarding, training, and development of nursing personnel
    10. Use data and metrics to drive improvements in clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
    11. Address patient and family concerns professionally and promptly
    12. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements

    Required Qualifications
    1. Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
    2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
    3. Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical RN experience
    4. Minimum of 1–2 years of leadership or charge nurse experience
    5. Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, patient care standards, and regulatory guidelines
    6. Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

    Preferred Qualifications (if any)
    1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare leadership degree
    2. Previous Nurse Manager or Assistant Manager experience
    3. Experience in the unit specialty (e.g., Med-Surg, Telemetry, ICU, ER)
    4. Experience with performance improvement projects or hospital operations

    Certifications (if any)
    1. BLS (Basic Life Support) — required
    2. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) — preferred or required depending on unit
    3. PALS, NIHSS, or specialty certifications — preferred
    4. Leadership certifications (e.g., NE-BC, NEA-BC, CENP) — preferred

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