Nurse Manager

Description

Fenway Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Manager to oversee the clinical nursing operations at our Fenway:1340 site. This leadership role is responsible for supervising RNs and Lead LPNs, ensuring high-quality care, managing infection control efforts, and contributing to the overall success of our patient-centered medical home model.

Nursing Core Values (CARE)

Nursing embraces core values that serve as a foundation for the delivery of quality patient care: 

• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care. 
• Accountability to support each other in providing excellent care and outcomes.
• Realizing professional practice as an engaged and thriving staff.
• Excellence in nursing practice through our commitment to performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Staff Management

• Supervise and support RNs and Lead LPNs at Fenway:1340.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings and develop team goals, protocols, and procedures.
• Identify operational issues and implement solutions in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Site Medical Director.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in budget planning and monitoring.

Clinical Oversight & Patient Care

• Ensure high standards of care in clinical services and maintain compliance with relevant health regulations.
• Oversee vaccination and STD clinic operations.
• Supervise the maintenance of medication rooms and supply areas.
• Serve as Team Nurse for a panel of patients, providing transitional and high-risk patient care in coordination with the Care Manager.

Infection Control

• Lead infection control efforts at Fenway:1340 in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Lead LPNs.
• Coordinate programs related to airborne pathogens, disinfection routines, employee health, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Train staff on infection control protocols and monitor for safety compliance.
• Report infectious diseases to public health departments as required.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with department leaders to support clinical operations
• Develop, review, and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Attend required meetings, including Staff, Medical Management, PCMH, and Environment of Care meetings.

Requirements

• MA Registered Nurse (RN)  
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals 
• Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment 
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency. 
• Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred 
• Five years of primary care experience as a RN is preferred 
• Three years of nurse management experience is preferred 

Working Conditions

1. OSHA Category 1: involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues
2. Noise Level: usually conversational 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• OSHA Category 1: involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues 
• Physical Requirements
• Regularly required: sitting; using hands to manipulate objects/tools/controls; reaching with hands and arms; talking; hearing 
• Frequently required: lifting and/or moving up to 10 lbs. 
• Occasional required: lifting and/or moving up to 25 lbs. 
• Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus 
• Noise Level: usually conversational 

We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 12 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.

LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.