OBGYN Nurse Manager

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Ambulatory Manager is responsible for the administrative, clinical, and operational oversight of assigned ambulatory within the OBGYN practice areas. This role provides leadership and direction to nursing and clinical support staff to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with Boston Medical Center’s mission and values. The Nurse Ambulatory Manager collaborates with physician leadership, practice operations leadership, and nursing administration to optimize clinic flow, workforce performance, patient outcomes, and the patient experience. The manager promotes a culture of safety, equity, service excellence, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies. The Nurse Ambulatory Manager is accountable for clinical quality, patient safety, staff development, regulatory readiness, operational efficiency, and fiscal stewardship within the ambulatory setting.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Massachusetts.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Massachusetts, in good standing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (or equivalent) required upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
Minimum of one year in a leadership role.
Demonstrated leadership, supervisory experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated experience using process improvement methodologies to evaluate workflows, improve operational performance, and enhance patient care outcomes.
Experience with quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and healthcare operations.
Ability to interpret and utilize healthcare analytics and operational data to inform decision-making, monitor clinical performance metrics, and drive quality improvement initiatives.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Clinical judgment and patient safety focus.
Operational and systems thinking.
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
Data-informed decision making.
Commitment to equity and culturally responsive care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field.
Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN-BC) certification preferred.
Certification in Nurse Executive (NE-BC/NEA-BC), or other relevant nursing leadership certification within 1 year of hire.
Experience with structured improvement frameworks such as Lean, PDSA, or similar methodologies preferred.
Prior ambulatory nursing leadership experience.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in an ambulatory clinical setting.
Technical proficiency with healthcare information systems and data tools, including electronic health records, reporting platforms, and clinical documentation systems used to support ambulatory care operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills with the ability to translate operational and clinical data into actionable improvement strategies.
Multilingual skills reflecting the patient population served by Boston Medical Center.

Responsibilities

Ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-based nursing care within the ambulatory practice environment.
Promotes a culture of patient safety and high reliability within the clinical team.
Ensures compliance with nursing standards of practice, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
Monitors quality indicators, safety events, and patient outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and clinical reliability.
Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery.
Ensures staff deliver care aligned with BMC service standards and patient experience expectations.
Promotes effective communication practices with patients and families.
Addresses patient concerns and service recovery issues in a timely and professional manner.
Ensures culturally responsive care for the diverse populations served by Boston Medical Center.
Recruits, hires, trains, and retains high-performing clinical staff.
Conducts performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development activities.
Addresses performance concerns through progressive discipline in accordance with BMC policies.
Develops staffing plans and schedules to meet operational needs and patient demand.
Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Facilitates daily clinical huddles and team communication to support safe and efficient clinic operations.
Oversees clinic readiness including staffing, equipment, supplies, and exam room availability.
Monitors clinic throughput, patient flow, and scheduling efficiency.
Collaborates with operations leadership to improve access and clinic performance.
Identifies workflow inefficiencies and implements process improvements.
Supports implementation of new clinical initiatives, programs, and operational changes.
Assists in managing labor resources, staffing productivity, and scheduling efficiency.
Monitors operational expenses and resource utilization.
Participates in budget planning and variance management as requested.
Identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Maintains compliance with standards from regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission and Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Ensures staff adherence to institutional policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
Supports infection prevention, patient safety, and environmental safety initiatives.
Maintains documentation and competency standards required for regulatory compliance.
Partners with physician leadership and practice administrators to support clinic operations.
Communicates effectively with nursing leadership and hospital administration.
Participates in committees, performance improvement initiatives, and institutional programs.
Serves as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership.
Directly supervises clinical staff including: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses (if applicable), Clinical support staff (if applicable).
Responsible for staff performance management, scheduling oversight, and workforce development.