Pediatric Nurse Leader – Child & Adolescent Health

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Children and Adolescents unit at Baystate Children’s Hospital. This leadership role focuses on shaping nursing practice, supporting team growth, and delivering developmentally appropriate care for patients from birth to 21 years, within a multidisciplinary environment.

The Nurse Manager will lead staffing, budgeting, performance management, and process improvements while partnering with HR, medical staff, and departments to

Qualifications

• Current MA RN license via Board of Registration in Nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staffing plans, schedules, and assignments to meet patient care needs and operational demands.
• Conduct staff performance management, including coaching, feedback, competency validation, and corrective action when appropriate.
• Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and other resources to support efficient operations.
• Establish and monitor department goals, workflows, and performance metrics, addressing barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate orientation, onboarding, education, and ongoing competency development for team members.
• Partner with HR, nursing leadership, medical staff, and other departments to resolve operational and employee-related issues.
• Lead process improvement and change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and sustained results.
• Respond to patient, family, and staff concerns, promoting timely resolution and service recovery when needed.

Skills

RN License MA

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Children and Adolescents unit at Baystate Children’s Hospital. This leadership role focuses on shaping nursing practice, supporting team growth, and delivering developmentally appropriate care for patients from birth to 21 years, within a multidisciplinary environment.

The Nurse Manager will lead staffing, budgeting, performance management, and process improvements while partnering with HR, medical staff, and departments to