Emerson Hospital

Nurse Manager

Emerson Hospital • $95K — $115K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Master's degree in Nursing preferred
  • Minimum of five years of leadership experience required
  • Demonstrated experience in managing clinical operations and patient care
  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • BLS Healthcare Provider certification required
  • Certification in a clinical specialty preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for safe, effective, high-quality nursing care
  • Ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix for patient care
  • Manage human and fiscal resources effectively
  • Ensure nursing teams have necessary equipment and resources
  • Monitor quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and compliance
  • Promote a collaborative environment for healthcare teams
  • Engage with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families

Benefits

  • Direct impact on patient experience and nursing team success
  • Opportunity for further professional development
  • Supportive environment for leadership and collaboration
  • Visibility across multiple departments and disciplines
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on the Medical/Telemetry/Stroke - North 6 unit. In this role, you will lead daily nursing operations, support your team, manage resources, and help ensure exceptional patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and organizational standards.

Reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, the Nurse Manager has 24-hour responsibility for the delivery of professional nursing care and the effective allocation of human, fiscal, and operational resources. You will play a key role in ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix, as well as the availability of equipment and supplies needed to meet the needs of the patient population.

This is an opportunity for a nursing leader who combines clinical expertise with strong communication, operational, financial, and people-management skills.

What You'll Do
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality professional nursing care.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to meet patient care needs.
  • Manage human and fiscal resources effectively and responsibly.
  • Ensure nursing teams have the equipment, supplies, and other resources necessary to provide quality patient care.
  • Monitor and support quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
  • Promote a positive, collaborative environment for nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Work collaboratively with patients, families and significant others, medical staff, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Maintain accountability for the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care.
  • Serve as an Administrative Supervisor as needed, supporting clinical operations across the organization.
  • In the absence of the Administrator On Call (AOC), assume responsibility as Incident Commander during an emergency until the AOC arrives onsite and assumes responsibility.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, organizational, and other sensitive information.
  • Support organizational policies, procedures, standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What You'll Bring

Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience
  • Minimum of five years of leadership experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading nursing teams and managing clinical operations, resources, and patient care delivery.

Licensure & Certifications
  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
  • Certification in a clinical specialty preferred.

Skills & Competencies
  • Demonstrated nursing leadership ability.
  • Strong financial and resource-management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Strong customer service skills with a commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Computer proficiency and ability to use electronic systems required for the role.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize, make decisions, and respond to changing clinical and operational needs.

Why This Role Matters

As a Nurse Manager, you'll have a direct impact on the patient experience and the success of the nursing team. Your leadership will help create the conditions for nurses and clinical staff to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care while ensuring resources are used effectively and organizational standards are consistently met.

Your work will extend beyond day-to-day unit operations-you'll be an important clinical and operational leader supporting patients, families, staff, medical providers, and the organization as a whole.

About Emerson Hospital

Emerson Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Concord, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1911 and has since grown to become a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cancer care, and more. Emerson Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves.
Learn more about Emerson Hospital
Size
1,200 employees
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Founded
1911

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