Nurse Manager, Progressive Care/Cardiac Unit,

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Winchester, MA

1d•$145,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Winchester Hospital is seeking an experienced, collaborative Nurse Manager to lead its Progressive Care & Cardiac Unit. The role oversees clinical operations, quality and safety outcomes, staff engagement, and the delivery of patient-centered care. The unit serves patients requiring progressive monitoring, cardiac telemetry, and complex medical-surgical care. The Nurse Manager reports directly to the ACNO of Inpatient Services and works closely with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams. The role provides operational and clinical leadership, supports and develops nursing staff, manages staffing and budgetary performance, and leads efforts to improve clinical quality, safety, regulatory readiness, patient experience, and employee engagement. The position requires a BSN and a current Massachusetts RN license. The successful candidate must obtain a master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field within five years of hire; an MSN at hire is preferred. BLS is required, and ACLS is preferred. The listed annual base salary range is $145,000–$205,000. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff vaccination against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Obtain a master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field within five years of hire.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
BLS certification.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
Demonstrated success leading teams, managing change, and improving clinical outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at hire.
ACLS certification.
Leadership experience in Progressive Care, Telemetry, Cardiac, Critical Care, or Medical-Surgical settings.
ANCC Nurse Executive certification (NE-BC or 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 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.