Assistant Nurse Manager - Postpartum, WETU, Lactation Services and Parent Education

Assistant Nurse Manager – WETU, Postpartum and Lactation Services/Parent Education

Nurse Manager in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: WETU, Postpartum and Lactation Services/Parent Education

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second Shift

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to join our Team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Assistant Nurse Manager Leads clinical operations for Women’s Evaluation/Treatment, Postpartum, Lactation, and Parent Education Services. Oversees nursing staff, patient care, quality and safety, staff development, and regulatory compliance while promoting exceptional patient- and family-centered care.  

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in the daily leadership and coordination of Women’s Evaluation Treatment, Postpartum, Lactation, and Parent Education Services. Serves as a frontline resource for staff, assists with staffing and workflow, supports employee development and performance, and helps advance quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives. Provides leadership in the Nurse Manager’s absence and promotes effective communication and collaboration across the care team.

The Assistant Nurse Manager Will:

• Support the Nurse Manager with daily unit operations, staffing, patient flow, and assignment of resources.
• Provide visible clinical leadership and support to nurses and staff during each shift.
• Assist with staff coaching, onboarding, competency development, and performance feedback.
• Help monitor patient safety, quality indicators, and compliance with hospital policies and clinical standards.
• Serve as a resource for staff in managing complex patient care needs, clinical concerns, and family issues.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among nursing staff, providers, lactation, education, and other interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, workflow changes, and implementation of departmental goals while ensuring continuity of operations in the Nurse Manager’s absence.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: (4) 10 hour Days
• Hours: 40
• Schedule: M-F 3p-3a

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills  

• Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of nursing in related setting

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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