Nurse Leader

St. Joseph Hospital (Nashua, NH); Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH is seeking a Nurse Leader to oversee nursing practice and operations on assigned units, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

This full-time, on-site role collaborates with physicians and the care team to optimize patient flow, implement best practices, and advance professional development.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical leadership in acute care, RN licensure in NH, and a BSN; leadership certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in NH or eligible to obtain licensure.
• BSN preferred; leadership certifications are a plus.
• Experience leading nursing teams in acute care.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing practice and operations on assigned units.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling.
• Support professional development and evaluations.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Drive process improvements and quality initiatives.
• Promote a positive work environment and patient-family engagement.
• Contribute to policy development and strategic planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Care coordination

Quality & safety

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

NH RN license

BSN preferred

Education

RN license in NH

BSN preferred

Leadership certifications

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Company Description St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Covenant Health, is a 208-bed acute care community hospital located in Nashua, New Hampshire, with a century-long tradition of providing high-quality, patient-centered care since 1908. The hospital combines leading-edge technology with personalized medicine, offering round-the-clock emergency and trauma services and specialized programs in cardiovascular care, diabetes, breast health, cancer care, stroke rehabilitation, and childbirth. Its services are supported by an extensive physician network of primary and specialty care providers, including partnerships with the New England Heart & Vascular Institute, Lahey Health, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock. As part of Covenant Health, an innovative Catholic, values-based, not-for-profit health system, St. Joseph Hospital is committed to serving the community through compassionate, evidence-based care and continuous innovation.

Role Description The Nurse Leader is responsible for overseeing nursing practice and operations on assigned units, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards. This full-time, on-site role in Nashua, NH includes supervising and mentoring nursing staff, coordinating staffing and scheduling, and supporting professional development and performance evaluations. The Nurse Leader collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and administrative leaders to optimize patient flow, address clinical concerns, and implement best practices and quality improvement initiatives. Additional responsibilities include promoting a positive work environment, advancing patient and family engagement, supporting policy development, and contributing to strategic planning and operational efficiency within the hospital.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership and management skills, including experience supervising nursing teams, coordinating care, and leading quality and safety initiatives.
• Strong clinical nursing expertise in acute care settings, with the ability to apply evidence-based practice, prioritize patient needs, and support complex care coordination.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for working effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making, including the ability to respond to emergent situations and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to use electronic health records and standard clinical technologies, and to adapt to new systems and innovations in patient care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Hampshire (or eligibility to obtain), with a BSN preferred; advanced certifications in leadership or specialty practice are beneficial.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and values-based, patient-centered care in alignment with Covenant Health’s mission.