Nurse Manager - Wyman 2, Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry

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

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing provides 24-hour operational accountability for Wyman 2, a 15-bed Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry unit.

Collaborates with the Director, and other nursing and interdisciplinary leaders, to develop and oversee a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients and a high performing work environment for all staff. The manager is responsible for all staff related matters, and operating the respective teams within budgetary guidelines, while continuing enhance quality patient care.

Job Description:

Nurse Manager, Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry (Wyman 2)

Mount Auburn Hospital | Beth Israel Lahey Health

Lead a Team That Changes Lives Every Day

Wyman 2 is a highly respected 15-bed inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit dedicated to providing exceptional care to older adults and their families. Known throughout the community for its compassionate, patient-centered approach, Wyman 2 offers a unique environment where clinical excellence and meaningful human connection come together.

What makes Wyman 2 special?

• A warm, collaborative, and supportive team culture
• An abundance of natural light from large windows throughout the unit
• An attached open-air patio that promotes healing and wellness
• Private patient rooms that enhance comfort and dignity
• A thoughtfully designed, easy-to-navigate unit that creates a welcoming atmosphere for patients, families, and staff

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team while making a lasting impact on some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

When you join Beth Israel Lahey Health, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager provides 24-hour operational leadership and accountability for Wyman 2. This leader partners closely with nursing and interdisciplinary colleagues to foster a safe, therapeutic environment for patients while cultivating a high-performing, engaged workforce.

The Nurse Manager oversees staff management, operational performance, quality outcomes, patient experience, and financial stewardship while advancing a culture of excellence in care delivery.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop an Exceptional Team

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain talented nursing professionals
• Provide ongoing performance management, coaching, and professional development
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on staff engagement, collaboration, and excellence
• Support staff in identifying patient care priorities and strengthening clinical decision-making skills

Advance Clinical Excellence

• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for complex patient care situations
• Promote patient advocacy and therapeutic treatment approaches
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings focused on patient outcomes

Drive Quality and Operational Success

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on budgeting, financial oversight, and resource management
• Lead process improvement initiatives to achieve or exceed organizational benchmarks
• Review incident reports, restraint and seclusion documentation, and partner with quality teams on performance improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and hospital requirements

Support Professional Nursing Practice

• Collaborate in developing and implementing nursing standards, policies, and best practices
• Utilize nursing research to advance patient care and clinical outcomes
• Identify educational needs and facilitate learning opportunities for staff
• Represent nursing and the department on hospital-wide committees and initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current AHA BLS certification
• 3-5 years of related nursing experience
• 0-1 years of supervisory or management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration
• Experience with EPIC and other electronic health record systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Why Join Beth Israel Lahey Health?

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead a respected inpatient geriatric psychiatry team
• Influence patient care, quality outcomes, and staff development
• Work alongside experienced interdisciplinary professionals
• Grow your leadership career within one of New England's premier healthcare systems
• Make a meaningful difference for patients, families, and the community every day

Compensation: $165,000 - $215,000 annually

Physical Requirements: Medium work classification. Position requires standing and mobility throughout the majority of the shift and the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently.

 

 

Pay Range:

$165,000.00 USD - $215,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. 

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.

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.

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