Nurse Manager

Emerson Hospital; West Concord (MA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversee nursing care on the Medical/Telemetry/Stroke - North 6 unit.

You will lead daily nursing operations, optimize staffing and resource use, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while delivering patient-centered care.

Reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, you will mentor staff, monitor quality outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• At least five years of leadership experience in nursing.
• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Strong financial and resource-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead staffing and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to meet patient care needs.
• Manage human and fiscal resources effectively and responsibly.
• Ensure teams have equipment and supplies necessary for quality care.
• Monitor and support quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a positive, collaborative environment for nurses and the healthcare team.
• Work with patients, families, medical staff and admin to coordinate care.
• Maintain accountability for cost-effective patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing operations

Budget management

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

EMR system

Budgeting tools

Job description

Concord , MA

Nurse Manager

Full Time , Day shift , 7a-3:30p

Hours/Pay Period: 40

Salary Range: $64.00 - $75.00 / Hourly

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.

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.

This is an opportunity for a nursing leader who combines clinical expertise with strong communication, operational, financial, and people-management skills.

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.
• Certification in a clinical specialty preferred.
• 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.