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Jconnect Infotech Inc

RN Nursing Supervisor

York, ME · On-site

$64 - $65/hr

Experience managing staff and coordinating patient care * Prior roles such as Charge Nurse, Unit Coordinator, or Director preferred To apply, send your resume to udit@jconnecthealthcare.com or call ...

DaVita

Dialysis Nurse Supervisor RN

Lebanon, ME

Dialysis Charge RN readiness approval by Clinical Nurse Manager or RN-licensed FA/GFA required * Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) preferred * Intensive Care Unit ...

Huggins Hospital

Manager Onc & Infusion

Wolfeboro, NH · On-site

The Oncology Nurse Manager will collaborate with senior leadership and clinical colleagues to build an Oncology program at Huggins Hospital. This role will be responsible for the day to day ...

Fiberhire

RN Nursing Supervisor

Concord, NH

$50/hr

RN Nursing Supervisor - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Concord, NH 03301 Join a Supportive and Resident-Focused Leadership Team A long-term care facility in Concord, NH 03301 is seeking an experienced RN ...

York Hospital

Nursing Supervisor

York, ME · On-site

... management/leadership preferred. Previous experience as a Charge Nurse, Unit Coordinator or Director preferred. Current Licensure in the state of Maine as a Registered Nurse or Compact Licensure.

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How much do nurse manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurse manager in Rochester, NH is $48.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.50 and $54.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Nurse Managers?

Nurse Managers are registered nurses who oversee the operations of a nursing unit within a healthcare facility. They are responsible for managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and handling administrative duties such as scheduling and budgeting. Nurse Managers play a key role in maintaining high standards of patient care and fostering a positive work environment for nurses. They also act as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and hospital administration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Nurse Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nurse Manager, you need strong clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing (BSN or MSN), often accompanied by RN licensure and management experience. Familiarity with healthcare management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and certifications like Nurse Executive (NE-BC) are typically required. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills help Nurse Managers lead staff effectively and foster a positive work environment. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient team operations, and compliance with healthcare standards.

What is the difference between Nurse Manager vs Nurse Supervisor?

AspectNurse ManagerNurse Supervisor
CredentialsRN license, often with leadership or management certificationRN license, may have leadership training
Work EnvironmentOversees entire nursing units, manages staff, budgets, and policiesSupervises nursing staff directly, ensures daily operations
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, staff development, policy implementationStaff scheduling, performance oversight, daily patient care supervision

While both roles require RN licensure and leadership skills, Nurse Managers focus on strategic management and policy, whereas Nurse Supervisors handle daily staff supervision and operational tasks. The Nurse Manager role is broader, often involving administrative duties, while Nurse Supervisors are more hands-on with staff and patient care.

What Is a Nurse Manager?

A nurse manager is a registered nurse (RN) who supervises all the nurses in a department of a hospital or other health care facility. As a nurse manager, you train new nurses. You also oversee all patient care and ensure the highest standards are being met. Your job also includes administrative tasks required of the nursing team for your department, such as scheduling, inventorying controlled substances, checking records, and filing reports.

What are some common challenges Nurse Managers face in balancing administrative duties with direct patient care?

Nurse Managers often juggle a range of responsibilities, including staff scheduling, budgeting, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives, while also supporting frontline nurses and occasionally providing direct patient care. One common challenge is maintaining sufficient time for mentoring staff and addressing patient concerns amidst administrative demands. Effective delegation, strong organizational skills, and open communication with both the nursing team and hospital leadership are crucial to successfully managing these competing priorities. Many Nurse Managers find that building a supportive team and fostering a collaborative work environment help ease these challenges.
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Infographic showing various Nurse Manager job openings in Rochester, NH as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 26% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,719 per year, or $48.4 per hour.
RN Manager Med Surg

RN Manager Med Surg

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Portsmouth, NH

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a RN Manager Med Surg today with Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under supervision of the Director, the Manager oversees the daily operations of the unit. The manager works collaboratively with the Director in guiding their department’s growth, patient satisfaction, physician’s relations and fiscal responsibility. The manager supervises and directs the delivery of patient care and care related services for the Medical Surgical unit in accordance to administrative policies, as well as hospital vision, mission and strategies. The manager works collaboratively with staff, physicians, and other disciplines within the hospital to create a system of safe, quality health care.

Maintain expert clinical knowledge of areas within the department

Manage day to day operations involving scheduling, patient rounding and ensure patient satisfaction and care experience

Assist with competency development

Assist with patient flow

Interview and hire personnel

Assess and evaluate employee work performance; implement learning and performance plans and complete staff yearly evaluations

Counsel staff; implement disciplinary process when indicated, including termination

Provide leadership in compliance with regulatory agency standards, national nursing standards and specialty nursing standards

Evaluate patient outcomes

Assist Director with unit budget

Maintain quality audits and monitor daily core measures

Monitor and maintain supply management

Education & Experience:

1-3 Years of relevant experience – Required

2 year Associate Degree - Required

4 year Bachelor’s Degree – Preferred

State of NH Registered Nurse or valid compact state RN License - Required

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Manager Med Surg opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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