Nurse Manager - Urgent Care and Endoscopy

Cambridge Health Alliance

$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree (MSN/MHA) strongly preferred.
  • Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
  • 3-5 years of recent clinical experience in Urgent Care, Emergency, or Procedural/Endoscopy services.
  • 2-3 years of management or clinical leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager).
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications preferred; CGRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee patient throughput and daily workflows in the Urgent Care department.
  • Manage procedure rooms and recovery areas in Endoscopy, ensuring strict adherence to safety practices.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities for staff.
  • Create staffing schedules and manage nursing assignments based on patient needs.
  • Engage and mentor clinical staff to foster professional growth and retention.
  • Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical performance indicators.
  • Manage operational budgets and oversee inventory control for both departments.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a day work schedule (Mon-Fri 7-3:30).
  • 24/7 operational and clinical accountability enhances leadership experience.
  • Dual-leadership role across Urgent Care and Endoscopy offers diverse management challenges.
  • Focus on high-quality, patient-centered care fosters a positive work environment.
Full Job Description
Location: CHA Somerville Campus
Category: Nurse Manager
Department: CHA GI Center Somerville Campus
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: Non Union

Work Schedule: Day
Shift Details: Mon-Fri 7-3:30
Hours/Week: 40.00

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Manager to lead both our Urgent Care and Endoscopy departments. In this dual-leadership role, you will have 24/7 operational and clinical accountability. You will champion high-quality, patient-centered care, mentor multidisciplinary clinical teams, and ensure seamless patient flow and regulatory compliance across two fast-paced, distinct service lines.

Key Responsibilities

Department Operations & Clinical Leadership

  • Urgent Care: Optimize patient throughput, manage daily walk-in workflows, and maintain high standards of rapid, episodic care.
  • Endoscopy: Oversee procedure rooms, pre-and post-procedure recovery areas, and GI scheduling department. Ensure strict adherence to endoscope reprocessing and safe practices in procedural areas according to (SGNA) guidelines and recommendations.

Staff Management & Development

  • Lead human resource activities including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and competency assessments.
  • Develop staffing schedules and flex nursing assignments to meet varying patient acuity and census guidelines.
  • Engage, mentor, and empower clinical staff to achieve professional growth and unit retention.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Drive continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives and monitor key clinical indicators.
  • Lead regulatory and accreditation readiness (e.g., The Joint Commission, DPH, OSHA).
  • Promote a culture of safety, high reliability, and service excellence.

Financial & Business Management

  • Develop, manage, and continuously monitor operational and salary budgets for both departments.
  • Oversee inventory control, cost containment, and equipment selection/maintenance.


Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master's degree (MSN/MHA) strongly preferred.
  • Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of recent clinical experience in Urgent Care, Emergency, or Procedural/Endoscopy services.
  • Leadership: Minimum of 2-3 years of management or clinical leadership experience (e.g., Charge Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager).
  • Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. CGRN certification preferred


Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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