Interim Manager, Post Partum/Special Nursing Care

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

The Interim Manager, Post Partum/Special Nursing Care, will oversee day-to-day operations of the department, including a 28-bed mother/baby unit and a 7-bed special care nursery. This leader will focus on quality, patient care, and compliance while managing both clinical and administrative responsibilities. Ideal candidates are hands-on nursing leaders who foster a positive work environment through collaboration, communication, and engagement, and who are willing to lead education initiatives, including staff training and mentorship. Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Post Partum and Special Nursing Care department.
• Lead a 28-bed mother/baby unit and a 7-bed special care nursery.
• Drive ongoing initiatives in quality, patient care, and compliance.
• Manage clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Foster a positive work environment through collaboration, communication, and staff engagement.
• Lead education initiatives, including training and mentorship for staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Active MA and/or compact RN license is required.

Pay

Compensation Range: $150,000 to $160,000 annually. The final rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Retirement benefits (varies by role and duration).
• Tax management, including withholdings and employer FICA contributions.
• Travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses covered by B.E. Smith and the client.
• Bi-weekly trips home at the client’s expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging.

The Community

Worcester, Massachusetts, is a vibrant city in the heart of New England, located just an hour west of Boston. A five-time recipient of the All-American City Award, Worcester offers the resources and attractions of a metropolis with the intimacy of a mid-sized city. The city features a diverse arts scene, acclaimed sports, restaurants, and entertainment, with accessible local and regional public transportation. Worcester is known for its historic architecture, museums (such as the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester Art Museum, and Higgins Armory Museum), and performance venues like Mechanics Hall, Hanover Theatre, and Tuckerman Hall. The city also hosts the Worcester Music Festival, the oldest music festival in the USA.