Director of Nursing- Women's Services

About the role

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated hospital, we are seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance.

This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization. The role will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi‑unit level. The role assumes 24/7 responsibility of the Director’s assigned areas. The role is accountable to support the CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, you’ll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24‑hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high‑tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high‑risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.

Responsibilities

• Has highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability, and ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
• Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice.
• Provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization.
• Will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi‑unit level.
• Accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate degree from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree in a health care related field or a BSN.
• Experience: 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full‑time charge nurse/related position.
• Certification/License: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR.
• Preferred Education: MSN or master’s in a health care related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
• Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.26 – $70.15 per hour. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.