Med-Surge Nurse Manager

BMC Software•Boston, MA

3d•$94,500 - $137,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical-Surgical Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily clinical and operational functions of a 30-bed medical-surgical unit to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), this role provides leadership and supervision for nursing and support staff, including staffing, performance management, professional development, and employee and labor relations. The Nurse Manager collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice while promoting a positive and productive work environment. This position also coordinates unit operations, patient flow, supports patient care delivery as needed, and serves as a key resource for staff and organizational leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing
At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience
Progressive leadership experience required, such as serving as Charge Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, or in another unit-based leadership role
Strong skills in patient flow coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical operations required
Experience in Performance Improvement, total Quality Management, and/or Continuous Quality Improvement
Current license to practice Nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ACLS & BLS certification required
Ability to effectively manage expense budget as allocated.
Ability to make formal presentations relative to clinical, operational, educational research and financial issues
Ability to problem-solve and work collaboratively towards defined patient care outcomes.
Analytical abilities required to organize, supervise and evaluate the work of others, to develop, interpret, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures and standards.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to guide, direct, mentor, train and work collaboratively in a team building environment.
Effective English communication skills (oral and written).
Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
Work requires physical ability to perform the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for patient populations regularly served

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Previous nurse supervision or management experience
Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily medical-surgical unit operations ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
Recruits, hires, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines RN and non-RN staff in accordance with hospital policies and union contracts. Manages staffing assignments and scheduling.
Maintains knowledge of labor agreements, personnel policies, and regulatory requirements; partners with Human Resources and Labor Relations teams to address employee issues appropriately.
Promotes staff competency, clinical excellence, and professional growth through partnership with nursing education, mentoring, preceptor programs, and ongoing performance development.
Participates in and leads quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives to ensure compliance with standards of care and regulatory agencies (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, DPH).
Identifies operational, staffing, and patient care concerns proactively and collaborates with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to implement timely solutions.
Coordinates clinical activities and patient flow in collaboration with the charge nurse to meet patient care needs safely and effectively.
Supports unit-based research initiatives and promotes evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient outcomes and clinical performance.
Participates in departmental and organizational committees, ensuring effective communication of initiatives, updates, and outcomes to staff and leadership.
Maintains current clinical and leadership knowledge through ongoing education, conferences, and management-focused professional development.