Nursing Administrator

Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC), part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a Nursing Administrator to serve as an essential leader in advancing exceptional care for pediatric and young adult patients with complex physical and rehabilitative needs. This role oversees nursing and respiratory therapy services while shaping the strategic direction of clinical operations in collaboration with senior leadership. With a strong focus on innovation, quality improvement, and compassionate care, the Nursing Administrator ensures that every patient receives high-quality, coordinated, and family-centered services within a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.

As an integral member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, the Nursing Administrator fosters a culture of excellence through collaboration, mentorship, and professional development. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency—while championing the hospital’s mission of helping children and young adults achieve independence and meaningful rehabilitation outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence care at a systems level, and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Base schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekend and off shift on call rotation.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all nursing and respiratory therapy services, ensuring high-quality, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care aligned with PRHC’s mission.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Lead recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management of nursing and respiratory therapy staff to promote excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee patient care operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation, to ensure optimal coverage and responsiveness to patient acuity and census.
• Direct and evaluate quality improvement initiatives, utilizing clinical metrics and incident reviews to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Collaborate with the Hospital Administrator and executive leadership team on strategic planning, budgeting, and operational decision-making.
• Maintain effective interdisciplinary communication, fostering collaboration among medical staff, allied health professionals, and hospital departments.
• Participate actively in hospital committees and leadership forums, contributing to policy development, utilization review, and organizational initiatives.
• Represent nursing services in labor relations, community engagement, and professional forums, promoting a positive and inclusive organizational culture.
• Serve as an accessible and visible leader across all clinical areas, modeling professionalism, integrity, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of senior-level management experience in a hospital or healthcare setting, with preference for pediatric or rehabilitation experience.
• Proven expertise in quality improvement, performance management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
• Demonstrated success in workforce planning, including scheduling, staffing, and resource optimization to meet patient care needs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills with a strong ability to foster collaboration, engagement, and a positive workplace culture.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, with a strategic and solution-oriented approach to organizational challenges.

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Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal and tax background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants".

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 ext. 4.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical) and must possess current license and/or registration requirements established for the performance of the position, of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Massachusetts, in accordance with the law and regulations.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the (A) required experience.

IV. A Doctorate in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the (A) required experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. It will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to their vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action, or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact the Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Sandra Semedo - 6173524250