Assistant Nurse Director Cardiac Surgery BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Director (AND) is an important member of the unit-based leadership team in clinical practice environments, extending leadership presence and providing clinical support. Under the direction of the nurse director, the AND represents the Department of Nursing and supports the translation of its vision and values to the unit level to meet the needs of patients and families and create a therapeutic, healing, patient- and family-centered practice environment. The AND helps develop staff, assesses clinical patterns within patient populations, and facilitates the allocation of resources to meet immediate patient and family needs. With mentorship and coaching from the nurse director, the AND may perform developmentally appropriate leadership functions and manage assigned projects.

This role supports the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. The AND promotes excellent nursing practice and effective collaboration, manages day-to-day staffing and resources, supports staff development and performance management, and partners with the nurse director and interdisciplinary team on quality improvement and patient safety. The position supervises registered nurses and technical and support personnel, reports to the nurse director of the designated area, and works in patient care environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Current registration as a nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Current certification, or certification to be attained within two years of hire; certification must be maintained while employed in the position.
• Five years of nursing experience.
• Experience in cardiac surgery, ventricular assist devices, and mechanical support devices.
• Clinical expertise in the assigned area.
• Ability to use management concepts in the direct supervision of nursing and non-nursing personnel.
• Effective decision-making and leadership abilities with nursing and non-nursing personnel.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to clinical excellence.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of care required by the age groups served.

Nice To Haves

• MSN, DNP, PhD, or a master's degree in a related field.
• Two to three years of nursing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support excellent nursing practice and the Department of Nursing vision, as well as unit mission, values, and goals.
• Facilitate collaboration, effective communication, and respect for diverse perspectives by role-modeling and coaching clinical staff and interprofessional team members.
• Participate in daily huddles and rounds to provide clinical consultation, coaching, and problem-solving support.
• Manage day-to-day staffing according to unit guidelines approved by the nurse director, including staff nurses, charge nurses, patient care associates, unit coordinators, and other assigned ancillary staff.
• Allocate resources in response to changes in patient census and acuity.
• Guide clinical staff on patient assignments, supporting continuity of care, knowing the patient, and staff development.
• Participate in scheduling and approve clinical staff requests under the nurse director's direction.
• Participate in investigating and administering corrective action under the direction of the nurse director or nurse administrator, including performance improvement plans based on objective data, observation, clinical practice, quality metrics, and documented concerns.
• Recommend corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and clinical staff evaluations to the nurse director.
• Partner with the nurse director to establish measurable quality and operational goals, monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and sustain improvements.
• Participate in investigation, root cause analysis, follow-up, and resolution of patient safety events, quality concerns, and operational issues.
• Collaborate with the nurse director and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement plans to improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, staff performance, and patient experience.
• Lead and/or participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives using evidence-based practices, data analysis, Lean principles, PDSA methodology, audits, reviews, or other recognized frameworks.
• Promote continuous improvement, accountability, and psychological safety by encouraging staff to raise safety concerns, identify improvement opportunities, participate in problem-solving, and contribute to sustainable solutions.
• Directly and indirectly supervise registered nurses and technical and support personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses, as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager