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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager for a Mother/Baby unit, requiring a minimum of five years of obstetrical nursing experience and an active Massachusetts RN license.
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Mother/Baby unit in an acute care hospital setting, with oversight responsibilities extending to L&D and Special Care Nursery
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Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts from 7:00am to 4:00pm
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Every other weekend and holiday on-call responsibility for the entire OB department, including L&D
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No on-call compensation is provided for on-call hours
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Position requires familiarity with Kronos scheduling software
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Active MA RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
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Minimum five years of obstetrical nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities required
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Previous supervisory or management experience required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
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Inpatient OB certification strongly preferred
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BSN preferred
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Two professional references required for consideration
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the standard travel pay rate; local candidates within 50 miles are eligible at a discounted rate
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Manages staffing, scheduling, and timekeeping for OB Nursing, PCT, L&D Scrub Tech, and Unit Coordinator teams
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Leads shift huddles and reviews the operational plan of care with incoming staff
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Collaborates with the Nurse Director, Nurse Educator, and Associate Nurse Manager to develop, update, and implement policies and procedures in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards
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Conducts and delivers annual staff performance reviews using the hospital's established review tools, and applies coaching and conflict management strategies to support staff engagement
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Participates in staff hiring interviews and supports the orientation and competency assessment of new personnel
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Oversees quality assurance initiatives, patient satisfaction programs, and Joint Commission/DPH compliance efforts
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Serves as the OB Day Shift Charge RN on non-administrative duty days, including weekends and holidays, and performs clinical duties in L&D, Postpartum, and Special Care Nursery as needed
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Provides ongoing staff education on new policies, equipment, clinical software, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Nurse Director and Nurse Educator
