Pediatric Nurse Manager

About the role

Nurse Manager - Children and Adolescents Nurse Manager in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Children and Adolescents Location: Baystate Children's Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to join our Children and Adolescent Unit at Baystate Children's Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts.

As the only accredited full-service children's hospital in western Massachusetts, Baystate Children's Hospital provides primary and advanced care to babies, children, and adolescents. Our unit cares for patients from birth through age 21, providing compassionate, family-centered care in a supportive environment.

Our multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, child life specialists, and other specialists works together to meet each child's developmental, physical, and emotional needs. The Nurse Manager role offers the opportunity to shape nursing practice, support team growth, and advance exceptional, developmentally appropriate care for children and adolescents across western Massachusetts, while collaborating with a specialized team.

The Nurse Manager Will: Develop and maintain staffing plans, schedules, and assignments to meet patient care needs and operational demands. Conduct staff performance management, including coaching, feedback, competency validation, and corrective action when appropriate. Manage departmental budgets, supplies, equipment, and other resources to support efficient operations.

Establish and monitor department goals, workflows, and performance metrics, addressing barriers and opportunities for improvement. Coordinate orientation, onboarding, education, and ongoing competency development for team members. Partner with Human Resources, nursing leadership, medical staff, and other departments to resolve operational and employee-related issues.

Lead process improvement and change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and sustained results. Respond to patient, family, and staff concerns, promoting timely resolution and service recovery when needed.

Schedule Details Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours: 40 Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p Benefits That Support You At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include: Competitive Pay &

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.

• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• About Baystate Health Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts.

Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing Preferred Qualifications & Skills Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing in related setting Start Your Career at Baystate Health You Belong at Baystate.

Education: Bachelors Degree (Required) Certifications: Certified Registered Nurse

• OtherOtherOther, Registered Nurse
• State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum
• Midpoint
• Maximum $130,977.00 - $150,550.00 - $178,048.00 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.