Nursing Manager Jobs in Boston, MA

A Nursing Manager is a critical healthcare professional who oversees the operations of a specific department or unit within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. They handle staffing, budgeting, patient care standards, performance evaluations, and policy development and implementation. A Nursing Manager ensures the quality of patient care, promotes staff development, and adheres to regulatory and compliance rules. They must be proficient in communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They should also demonstrate expertise in clinical skills relevant to their unit.

To become a Nursing Manager, one typically needs a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), along with relevant certifications like the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credential. Prior to becoming a Nursing Manager, an individual might serve in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. These roles provide the necessary clinical experience and leadership skills required for the complex responsibilities a Nursing Manager undertakes.

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Nurse Manager

  • Reading, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reading, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Nurse Manager Career Opportunity Leading with Heart: Your Journey Starts Here Seeking a career that's both personally enriching and professionally rewarding, close to home? Encompass Health...

Clinical Case Manager

  • Billerica, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Billerica, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Full time Case Manager available in Woburn- Monday-Friday 40 hours/week. Weekend position available with a schedule of Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Clinical License required- RN, LSW, PT, OT, SLP -...

RN Unit Manager

  • Peabody, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Peabody, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Location: Brooksby Village by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as the Clinical Manager is an active member of the clinical leadership team who is responsible for the assessment, coordination,...

Addiction Nurse Care Manager (OBAT)

  • Boston, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 22 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for collaborating with the multidisciplinary Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Program Team in caring for opioid dependence and poly substance issues at BMC and...

Nurse Coordinator - Interventional Cardiology (Full Time)

  • Boston, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 22 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Nurse Supervisor - RN IV (Night Shift)

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced and dynamic registered nurse to serve as dedicated overnight Nurse...

Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Cellular Therapy - MGH

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Experience in case management Strong clinical knowledge and experience in the oncology setting preferred...

Charge Nurse

  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Charge Nurse Program & Location: Men's Addiction Treatment Center (MATC), Brockton Education: RN or LPN Pay Range: $48.50 - $56.50 hour Shift: Evening and Night Shift Status: Full Time About Us...

Nurse Supervisor

  • Dorchester, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dorchester, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: The Nursing Supervisor promotes and restores patients' health by developing day-to-day management of the patient care area; directing, developing and supervising assigned nurses...

Case Manager - Care Transitions (Full Time)

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Operations Manager - Nursing Resource Management

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Manager for Nursing Resource Management is responsible for developing and managing comprehensive staffing plans for nursing departments, creating and analyzing...

Clinical Nurse Manager, PACU - MGH

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our missionfrom doctors, nurses, business people and tech...

Travel Registered Nurse Case Manager - 892643

  • Melrose, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melrose, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Registered Nurse Case Manager Location: MELROSE,MA Start Date: 04/16/2025 Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Please contact for Setting details Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this...

Program Manager, Nursing

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Position Title: Program Manager, Nursing Position Classification: Temporary (grant funded through December 2027); Exempt; Full-Time; 40 Hours/Week Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer Location:...

Assistant Nurse Manager

  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status: Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Boston, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Boston, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
High School or GED
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers in Boston, MA
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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