• Nurse Manager- Surgical Services

    Baystate Health (Palmer, MA)


    Lead with Purpose. Make an Impact. Join Baystate Health as a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services!

     

    **Location:** Palmer, MA

    **Department:** Surgical Services

    **Position:** Nurse Manager (Full-Time)

     

    Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare excellence, is seeking a **Nurse Manager** to join our Surgical Services team at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA.

     

    This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role at a welcoming, **community-focused hospital,** where you'll oversee all aspects of peri-operative services—including **pre-op, intra-op, and post-op** care. Your leadership will play a key role in shaping surgical outcomes and supporting a close-knit team committed to delivering exceptional patient care. If you lead with compassion, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real difference in both patient and staff experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

     

    Peri-operative services operate as a small yet fully self-sustaining surgical center, featuring **2 state-of-the-art operating rooms and 2 dedicated endoscopy suites** . This efficient setup supports a wide range of surgical procedures while fostering a close-knit, **highly collaborative team environment** .

    SCHEDULE and HIGHLIGHTS:

    + Monday-Thursday schedule, with flexible Fridays

    + Smaller, collaborative team of under 40 employees

    + Regional support with other community hospitals and the larger Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA

    + Parking On-Site

    + Beautiful surgical suites

    + Access to high quality technology and equipment

    + Nurse Educator located on-site

    BAYSTATE WING HOSPITAL:

    Baystate Wing Hospital is a 74-bed, fully accredited facility recognized for its commitment to high-quality care. Accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Primary Stroke Service hospital by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, it stands as a trusted provider in the region. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named it one of the model hospitals for promoting health and enhancing quality of life.

    SUMMARY:

    As a Unit Nurse Manager, you'll be a driving force in our patient care mission by:

    + **Leading Clinical Excellence:** Guide your team in delivering exceptional, safe, and compassionate surgical care while upholding the highest standards of clinical practice.

    + **Empowering Teams:** Hire, mentor, and inspire a high-performing nursing team. Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

    + **Improving Outcomes:** Partner with interdisciplinary teams to drive better patient outcomes and satisfaction using data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practice.

    + **Driving Innovation:** Lead quality initiatives and contribute to hospital-wide programs that shape the future of nursing and surgical care.

    + **Strategic Oversight:** Manage day-to-day operations, staffing, training, scheduling, and budgeting with efficiency and a strong sense of purpose.

    + **Collaborating Cross-Functionally:** Work closely with department leaders, physicians, and hospital administration to ensure a seamless patient experience.

     

    THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

     

    + Excellent Compensation

    + High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

    + Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

    + Certification and continuing education reimbursement

    + 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

    + Life insurance

    + Free money coach advice from a certified professional

    + Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

    + Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

    Requirements:

    + RN licensure in the state of Massachusetts

    + BSN required

     

    We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

     

    Our compensation philosophy

     

    We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

     

    You Belong At Baystate

     

    At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

     

    DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

    Education:

    Bachelors Degree (Required)

    Certifications:

    Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

     

    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.