Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet designation for nursing excellence, we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job

The Clinical Nurse Manager provides 24/7 leadership and accountability for the operational, clinical, and administrative management of 4 East, a 31-bed adult medical-surgical telemetry unit. The unit serves a diverse patient population including cardiac patients, post-cardiac catheterization recovery, stroke, pulmonary embolism, diabetic and endocrine disorders, neurological conditions, and renal disorders.

In collaboration with the Director of Inpatient Services, the Clinical Nurse Manager ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care while promoting a positive work environment, staff engagement, and excellent patient outcomes. This role functions as a transformational leader within a complex inpatient environment, supporting organizational goals, quality initiatives, and professional nursing practice.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 24/7 leadership and accountability for unit operations, patient care quality, and staff performance
• Promote professional nursing practice and ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards
• Support and maintain a unit-based orientation, education, and competency program
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, safety, and patient satisfaction goals
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix, and scheduling based on patient acuity and budgetary guidelines
• Serve as a transformational leader who supports change, shared governance, and staff engagement
• Partner with Human Resources to support hiring, onboarding, performance management, corrective action, and employee relations
• Participate in annual budget preparation, fiscal oversight, and implementation of cost-reduction strategies
• Monitor, analyze, and act on patient safety, quality metrics, and patient satisfaction results
• Conduct leadership rounds and provide timely service recovery
• Support staff development, specialty certification, professional advancement, and recognition initiatives
• Maintain clinical competence and visibility within the medical-surgical/telemetry environment
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and positive work culture

Who You Are / Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification (unit appropriate)
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive nursing leadership experience
• Strong clinical nursing experience in med/surg/tele
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, mentoring, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead in a fast-paced inpatient environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Prior leadership experience in medical-surgical and/or telemetry inpatient settings

Why You’ll Love Us

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
• And so much more!