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**Job Type:** Regular

**Time Type:** Full time

**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)

**FLSA Status:** Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Welcome to Addison Gilbert Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Addison Gilbert Hospital is a full-service, 70-bed medical/surgical acute care facility in Gloucester, MA. Founded in 1889, the hospital provides state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient care to residents of the Cape Ann community in specialties such as radiology, cancer care, primary and pediatric care, cardiology, inpatient geriatric services, and emergency medicine. Addison Gilbert Hospital continues to score among the top hospitals in the nation for patient safety as it is one of only 42 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group – the nation’s leading nonprofit watchdog on hospital quality and safety.

The Senior Adult Unit at Addison Gilbert Hospital is an 18 Bed Gero Psych-Med Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit which opened in 2004. The unit is part of the Inpatient Behavioral Health Division of BILH Beverly, Addison Gilbert and BayRidge Hospitals. This restraint free voluntary unit is recognized as NICHE Exemplar and IHI Age-Friendly.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Nurse Manager maintains 24-hour accountability for the clinical and management functions, as well as monitoring and evaluation activities pertinent to the operation of the department. Emphasis is on the supervision of the staff who are providing direct patient care through the nursing process. Care is rendered to age-appropriate populations on the patient care unit. He/She is responsible for maintaining established standards, managing and coordinating the care and services provided by ancillary and other professional personnel. This position is responsible for maintaining ongoing collaborative and collegial relationships with Medical Staff, clinical and support departments. The Nurse Manager demonstrates clinical skill and competence as necessary.

Education/Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Baccalaureate required in nursing or other related health care field or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Gerontological Nursing. Previous leadership experience or demonstrated leadership skills. Theoretical as well as practical knowledge of acute care Gerontological nursing. Exhibits ability to oversee: Medical and Psychotropic medication administration, De-escalation management of patients with Dementia, and end-of-life care.

**Certification/License** :

Current Massachusetts RN license required

BCLS required

Demonstrates leadership qualities with adaptive abilities and strong interpersonal relations skills. Possess management skills and the ability to supervise employees effectively. Ability to use sound administrative practices. Work cooperatively and effectively with others and ability to adapt to changes in the workplace.

Must be fluent in English (verbal and written).

+ BSN required

+ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of practice, required.

Previous leadership experience or demonstrated leadership skills

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled