Nurse Manager

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for the Medical/Telemetry/Stroke North 6 unit to lead daily nursing operations and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. You will direct staffing, resources, and regulatory compliance while maintaining excellent patient outcomes.

You will report to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer and provide administrative supervision as needed, with on-site responsibilities and a day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• Master's in Nursing is preferred.
• Current MA RN license and BLS certification required.
• Clinical specialty certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for safe, effective, high-quality professional nursing care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to meet patient care needs.
• Manage human and fiscal resources effectively and responsibly.
• Ensure nursing teams have equipment, supplies, and resources to provide quality care.
• Monitor and support quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a positive, collaborative environment for nurses and the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with patients, families, medical staff, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational information.
• Serve as Administrative Supervisor as needed to support clinical operations.
• In absence of the Administrator On Call, act as Incident Commander during emergencies until AOC arrives onsite.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Financial management

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on the Medical/Telemetry/Stroke - North 6 unit. In this role, you will lead daily nursing operations, support your team, manage resources, and help ensure exceptional patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and organizational standards.

Schedule

Full Time

Pay Range

$64.00 - $75.00 / Hourly

Shift

Day shift

Hours

7a-3:30p

Reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, the Nurse Manager has 24-hour responsibility for the delivery of professional nursing care and the effective allocation of human, fiscal, and operational resources. You will play a key role in ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix, as well as the availability of equipment and supplies needed to meet the needs of the patient population.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality professional nursing care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to meet patient care needs.
• Manage human and fiscal resources effectively and responsibly.
• Ensure nursing teams have the equipment, supplies, and other resources necessary to provide quality patient care.
• Monitor and support quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a positive, collaborative environment for nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families and significant others, medical staff, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accountability for the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care.
• Serve as an Administrative Supervisor as needed, supporting clinical operations across the organization.
• In the absence of the Administrator On Call (AOC), assume responsibility as Incident Commander during an emergency until the AOC arrives onsite and assumes responsibility.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, organizational, and other sensitive information.
• Support organizational policies, procedures, standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading nursing teams and managing clinical operations, resources, and patient care delivery.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Certification in a clinical specialty preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated nursing leadership ability.
• Strong financial and resource-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use electronic systems required for the role.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, make decisions, and respond to changing clinical and operational needs.

Why This Role Matters

As a Nurse Manager, you'll have a direct impact on the patient experience and the success of the nursing team. Your leadership will help create the conditions for nurses and clinical staff to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care while ensuring resources are used effectively and organizational standards are consistently met.

Your work will extend beyond day-to-day unit operations-you'll be an important clinical and operational leader supporting patients, families, staff, medical providers, and the organization as a whole.