Nurse Manager - Primary Care Healthcare

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Exempt

Reports To: Director of Nursing
Location:  Brighton and Waltham Massachusetts
Direct Reports: Staff Nurses and Lead Medical Assistant

Job Summary

Join our mission-driven primary care organization as a Nurse Manager and help shape the future of nursing in healthcare! Lead an energetic team of nurses and medical assistants while working with diverse patient populations in a Patient Centered Medical Home environment. This leadership role combines clinical excellence with operational management in a fast-paced, rewarding healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor RNs, MAs, and support staff
• Guide training for new staff and ensure ongoing clinical education
• Complete annual performance evaluations and support career development
• Coordinate nursing student preceptorships

• Clinical Operations Management

• Collaborate with medical leadership on daily operations and patient flow
• Manage weekly staffing schedules and ensure appropriate provider/nurse ratios
• Oversee primary care, lab, and satellite extension services
• Maintain clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures

• Quality & Compliance

• Ensure team readiness for audits and regulatory inspections
• Serve as Site Vaccine Manager, tracking inventory and vaccination rates
• Support equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance
• Manage medical supply inventory and purchasing

• Direct Patient Care

• Provide direct and indirect patient care activities as needed
• Perform RN duties while managing administrative responsibilities
• Support care coordination and workflow improvements

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master's preferred • Licensing: Current Massachusetts RN license • Experience: 3+ years nursing experience with recent outpatient/ambulatory care background • Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience including staff evaluation and performance management • Knowledge of ambulatory care practices and workflows • Patient Centered Medical Home model experience • Experience with diverse, underserved populations • Bilingual/bicultural capabilities • Sound decision-making and independent work skills

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: salary $91,500-$108,000 • Medical & Dental Insurance • Short & Long-term Disability • Generous Paid Time Off • Professional Development Opportunities • Employee Assistance Program • Health Reimbursement Arrangement • Travel Reimbursement • Internal promotion opportunities

Make a meaningful impact in primary care while advancing your nursing leadership career in a supportive, team-oriented environment!