Nurse Manager - Cardiac OR

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston seeks a Clinical Manager to oversee daily clinical and administrative operations of designated units, ensuring nursing care aligns with the organization’s goals. The role includes staffing, resource allocation, performance management, and active participation in multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has Massachusetts RN licensure, 5+ years of RN experience with leadership exposure, a BSN, and BLS certification; MSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN licensure required.
• 5+ years of RN experience with at least 1 year as charge/lead RN.
• Current BLS certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations of designated units.
• Prepare staff schedules, allocate resources, and ensure patient care aligns with goals.
• Supervise staff, evaluate performance, and provide guidance and feedback.
• Lead interdisciplinary rounds and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor budgets and implement cost‑efficiency strategies.
• Participate in recruitment, orientation, and staff development.
• Plan and evaluate delivery of nursing care per standards of practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical leadership

Team coordination

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Leadership duties: Controls, directs, and participates in the activities of the organization through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors. Responsibilities also include long-term strategic planning, determining the policies of the organization, and allocating its resources and making decisions regarding organization growth and diversification to accomplish entity's vision. A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and/or directing the responsibilities of employees. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and/or indirect reports. A role that supervises all levels of employees. Responsibilities that typically include: Setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results, problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex, and ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.

Job Overview

The Clinical Manager oversees the daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit(s). The Clinical Manager prepares staff schedules, requests, and allocates resources and ensures that patient care is aligned with the goals, mission, and vision of Tufts Medicine.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. 5 Years of RN Experience with at least 1 year as a charge/lead RN.

3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems and/or resources for patients and families.

2. In collaboration with the director, ensures all staff maintains competency-based practice based upon patient population.

3. Participates in nursing research.

4. Identifies avenues to pursue own professional growth.

5. Keeps current on regulatory issues and trends and employs strategies to meet standards in a proactive manner.

6. Supervises staff by evaluating work performance, providing guidance, and timely feedback based on outcome measures.

7. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to address, patient/family needs, and discharge planning.

8. Recognizes, responds, and provides follow-up on issues, concerns, and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff.

9. Allocates resources and coordinates services to optimize patient care and services.

10. Develops and monitors operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

11. Performs performance reviews with staff.

12. Participates in staff interview process, provides direction and discipline to staff as appropriate, and orients new staff to facility.

13. Creates and fosters a learning environment that facilities the professional growth and development of staff.

14. Develops and implements processes to enhance operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.

15. Develops, implements, and monitors written policies and procedures.

16. Leads and/or participates in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary teams, committees, councils and special projects.

17. Plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards of practice.

Physical Requirements

1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.

2. Prolonged standing and walking.

3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.

4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.

5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.

6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.

7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Skills & Abilities

1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.

2. Ability to maintain and develop clinical knowledge, judgment, and skills.

3. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

4. Possesses strong clinical and theoretical skills.

5. Demonstrates proactive approach.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$134,525.66 - $171,524.44
based on full-time equivalent