Med/Surg Nurse Manager
Northampton, MA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Nurse Manager, Med/Surg Units

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Nurse Manager is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the medical/surgical units and the Joint Center. This role involves organizing and directing nursing staff and programs to ensure effective nursing services and quality standards are met through a multidisciplinary team approach. The Nurse Manager supports professional nurses, patients, nursing students, and staff, holding 24/7 accountability for staff and students in the program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school (required)
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
• Minimum of 5 years current clinical experience (higher end of 3-5 years range)
• Previous supervisory experience within Med/Surg units (required)
• Certification as a Clinical Nurse Leader or Nursing Administration (preferred)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or matriculation (preferred)
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification (required)
• ACLS certification (required)
• Leadership skills and clinical competence, including proficiency in nursing and improvement processes
• Excellent interpersonal, team building, collaboration, negotiation, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Required Certifications and Health Requirements

• BLS (American Heart Association preferred)
• ACLS
• Current TB screening (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 15), no exemptions allowed
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity (strongly preferred)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
• N95 fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required)
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break

Background and Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date, updated if >6 month break
• Social Security Number trace covering past 7 years
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days of start, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Submission of a professional color photo (recent, plain background, no eyeglasses)
• Documentation of 2 references within 4 years, including at least 1 supervisor or above in skillset
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form required for all initial assignments and extensions

This position offers an opportunity to lead and manage Med/Surg nursing units in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on quality patient care and staff development.