Nursing Director, Inpatient Medical Psych
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Jamaica Plain, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Why This Role MattersLead a high-impact inpatient Medical Psychiatric unit at Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital where clinical excellence and compassionate care come this role youll shape care delivery empower nursing teams and improve outcomes for a complex patient populationall within a Magnet-recognized organization known for quality and innovation.
What Youll Do
Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for the inpatient Medical Psychiatric Unit
Plan direct and evaluate nursing and operational services to ensure high-quality patient-centered care
Develop and coach nursing leaders including RN Supervisors and Clinical Care Managers
Drive employee engagement with targeted retention strategies and a positive work environment
Ensure alignment with hospital state and federal regulatory standards (including DMH requirements)
Oversee staffing models patient assignments and care coordination workflows
Manage and maintain departmental budgets with a focus on efficiency and outcomes
Implement process improvements that enhance patient safety experience and clinical quality
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Nursing with a Masters in a related field
- Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
- 35 years of nursing leadership or management experience
- Experience in Psychiatry and/or Behavioral Health
- Strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven commitment to clinical excellence and quality outcomes
- Ability to remain calm decisive and effective in high-pressure situations
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Department of Mental Health standards
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Experience leading within a complex inpatient or academic healthcare setting
- A collaborative leadership style that builds trust and accountability
- Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
- Experience driving culture change engagement and retention initiatives
- Passion for advancing behavioral health care delivery
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Why Join Us
- Practice at a Magnet-designated hospital recognized for nursing excellence
- Be part of a collaborative mission-driven healthcare team
- Opportunities for leadership growth and internal advancement
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Make a meaningful impact in behavioral health and community care
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$147097.60 - $213959.20/AnnualGrade
9EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
