Regional Nurse Manager - Orthopedics

Requisition Number: 11476

Pay Range: $65.67 - $99.07 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 
Category: Nurse Manager
Department: CHA Bone & Joint Center Cambridge
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: Non Union

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8 hours
Shift Start + End Times: clinic hours 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Hours/Week: 40.00 

CHA has an expert orthopedics team that understands bones, muscles, and joints. Our services range from injury evaluation to complex surgery, depending on your specific health needs. We believe that our team provides care that meets or exceeds that found in most other Boston-area hospitals. And, as part of a regional healthcare system, we see patients at three convenient Boston-area locations: CHA Medford Orthopedics, Cambridge Hospital, and the CHA Everett Hospital.  

Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Orthopedic & Ambulatory Rehabilitation with a dotted line to the Ambulatory Associate Chief Nursing Officer, the Regional Nurse Manager provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to nursing staff in multiple locations at CHA. To provide clinical operations, service planning, business performance, and performance improvement to the Department. They lead nursing teams utilizing a collaborative approach to drive best practices in an environment focused on a wide range of activities designed to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes for CHA patients and communities. 

Duties/Responsibilities:
Oversees nursing practice, procedures, and policy standards to ensure compliance
Collaborates with Practice Managers and Medical Directors to identify opportunities for improvement and implement improved systems for the nursing team.
Responsible for day-to-day leadership of nursing staff at multiple sites, including accountability for employee competencies, evaluations, and annual reviews.
Monitors, maintains, and audits regulatory compliance standards.
Designs develops, and implements innovative care initiatives utilizing evidence-based practice and data that focus on clinical excellence.
Develops, implements, and reviews nursing procedures, policies, and nursing standing orders.
Demonstrates leadership skills in principles of team building, motivation of others, conflict management/resolution and negotiation
Performs rounds to observe staff activity and provide support and direction.
Collaborates with the ambulatory education department in the development, assessment, and delivery of staff educational needs, training development, and clinical skills.
Actively participates in service line meetings at all levels.
Actively manages safety events including filing, investigating, and developing solutions.
Develops nursing budget, monitors nurse visits volume, and identifies billing opportunities for nurse services to enhance revenue.
Motivates staff, ability to effectively and positively influence and persuade staff to achieve organization/department goals and objectives. Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem solving, and promotes the understanding of the practice mission and goals.
Demonstrates an understanding of labor relations and union regulations. Works collaboratively with Human Resources and union leadership with its members.
Works effectively with and provides feedback to staff to maximize development. Counsels staff and uses progressive disciplinary actions when necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed. 

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
Education:
Graduate of NLN Accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master’s Degree preferred

License/Certification:
Current or conditional Massachusetts RN license
Certifications: Maintains current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support “C” 

Experience:
Five years’ clinical experience in Ambulatory Department Required
Demonstrated leadership and management abilities 

 

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.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.