Nurse Manager, Progressive Care/Cardiac Unit,

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks an experienced Nurse Manager for the Progressive Care & Cardiac Unit to lead clinical operations, drive quality and safety, and champion patient-centered care. Reporting to the ACNO of Inpatient Services, you will mentor staff, manage staffing and budgets, and collaborate with physicians to sustain a high-performing unit.

This role requires a BSN with a Master’s degree within 5 years, Massachusetts RN license, and 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and must obtain Masters degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field within 5 years of hire.
• MSN on hire preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
• BLS required, ACLS preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing change, and improving clinical outcomes.
• Preferred Progressive Care, Telemetry, Cardiac, Critical Care, or Medical-surgical leadership experience.
• ANCC Nurse Executive certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or specialty certification.
• Experience with Magnet principles and shared governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the Progressive Care & Cardiac Unit.
• Support and mentor nursing staff through coaching, professional development, and performance management.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to evidence-based practice standards.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and budgetary performance.
• Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient experience outcomes, and employee engagement.
• Lead initiatives related to regulatory readiness, patient safety, and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and professional excellence.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Massachusetts RN license

BLS

ACLS preferred

Magnet principles

Shared governance

Staff coaching

Quality improvement

Budgeting & staffing

Change management

Education

BSN degree

Master’s degree in Nursing / Healthcare Administration

MSN preferred

ANCC Nurse Executive certification (NE-BC/NEA-BC)

Magnet principles knowledge

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Advance Patient Care.

Winchester Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Nurse Manager to lead our Progressive Care & Cardiac Unit. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, driving quality and safety outcomes, fostering staff engagement, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient-centered care. Reporting directly to the ACNO of Inpatient Services, the Nurse Manager will work closely with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support a high-performing unit that cares for patients requiring progressive monitoring, cardiac telemetry, and complex medical-surgical care.

What You'll Do

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the Progressive Care & Cardiac Unit.
• Support and mentor nursing staff through coaching, professional development, and performance management.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to evidence-based practice standards.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and budgetary performance.
• Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient experience outcomes, and employee engagement.
• Lead initiatives related to regulatory readiness, patient safety, and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and must obtain Masters degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field within 5 years of hire.
• MSN on hire preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
• BLS required, ACLS preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing change, and improving clinical outcomes.
• Preferred Progressive Care, Telemetry, Cardiac, Critical Care, or Medical-surgical leadership experience.
• ANCC Nurse Executive certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or specialty certification.
• Experience with Magnet principles and shared governance.

Why Winchester Hospital?

Nationally recognized community hospital and member of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and patient-centered care. Collaborative interdisciplinary environment. Opportunities for leadership growth and advancement. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $145,000.00 USD - $205,000.00 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.