Clinical Nurse Manager, Pediatrics & Special Care Nursery - Full Time

Who We Are

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a LevelIII‑N trauma center, LevelII Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments.

Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi‑specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient‑centered care to thousands each year.

The Pediatrics unit is an8‑bed inpatient unit serving newborns through adolescents. The patient population includes children with viral and respiratory illnesses, diabetes, and post‑operative care needs. The team provides family‑centered care in a supportive, developmentally appropriate environment. The Pediatrics department collaborates closely with pediatric specialists from Massachusetts General Hospital for Children to ensure access to advanced expertise and high‑quality care. When appropriate, the unit also cares for adult patients to support hospital capacity and patient needs.

The Special Care Nursery is a9‑bassinet, LevelII nursery caring for infants
32+ weeks gestation and weighing1,500 grams or more. The SCN supports newborns requiring specialized care for conditions such as respiratory distress, temperature instability, and feeding and growth challenges. The unit provides Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening in collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital and maintains a strong partnership with the Massachusetts General Hospital NICU for consultation and care coordination.

The RN Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager – Pediatrics and Special Care Nursery (SCN) provides 24/7 leadership and operational oversight for the Pediatrics and Special Care Nursery units. As a key member of the Patient Care Services leadership team, this role supports professional nursing practice and ensures the delivery of safe, high‑quality, family‑centered care aligned with organizational goals. This is a hands‑on, transformational leadership role requiring strong clinical expertise, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to quality, safety, and staff engagement.

• Provide continuous leadership and accountability for Pediatrics and Special Care Nursery operations
• Promote a culture of safety, quality improvement, and patient‑centered care
• Support staff development through orientation, education, competency validation, and performance evaluations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient experience, clinical outcomes, and staff engagement
• Lead staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation based on patient acuity and budgetary guidelines
• Manage personnel processes including hiring, coaching, corrective action, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional, and organizational standards
• Participate in quality initiatives, evidence‑based practice, and annual quality improvement projects
• Conduct leadership rounds and provide service recovery as needed
• Partner with nursing and executive leadership to achieve unit, departmental, and organizational goals

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Current New Hampshire RN license
• Required certifications at time of hire: BLS Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) PALS
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive clinical leadership experience
• Strong clinical experience in Special Care Nursery / NICU / Pediatrics
• Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated competency in staffing, budgeting, performance management, and quality improvement

• Master’s degree in a healthcare‑related field
• Specialty nursing certification
• Prior Nurse Manager experience in Pediatrics and/or Special Care Nursery

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage…