Nurse Supervisor Jobs in Massachusetts
Nurse supervisor jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with hiring concentrated in acute care hospital systems, long-term care networks, and behavioral health facilities, and openings at every level from newly promoted floor nurse to experienced multi-unit director. The busiest hiring markets are Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where large employers such as Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health maintain consistent openings. The most sought-after specialties are critical care supervision, med-surg unit management, and home health coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.
Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification.
- Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
- Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
- Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location
As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and supervise staff; available to cover staffing when needed; maintaining a staggered schedule with the RSD, including a rotational on call schedule.
- Provide training and orientation to new staff members and ongoing training and development to current staff members.
- Establish and maintain a medication system which adheres to all local, federal, and Company regulations and procedures.
- Complete daily Quality Enhancement reviews to ascertain if the department is meeting state regulations and Company policies.
- Ensure adherence to company policy and local health and safety codes and federal regulations for assisted living communities.
- Provide activities of daily living assistance to residents.
- Communicate to residents, families, department heads, resident services staff, and Executive Director in an effective manner.
- Perform assessments and reassessments as assigned to determine resident needs and service plan recommendations.
- Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change over time.
- Look for ways to improve and promote quality, reporting any safety or quality issues to the RSD or Executive Director.
- May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
- Licensed RN/LPN/LVN.
- Basic First Aid and CPR certification as required.
- Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
- Must complete all state required training to maintain licensure or certification.
- Management experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a team setting and to provide strong customer service.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Able to clearly communicate in English; able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; able to effectively present to a small group setting or in a one-on-one basis.
- Must be able to perform simple calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and common fractions).
- Able to work flexible hours due to the demands of the position.
- Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
- Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company’s Motor Vehicle Policy standards.
We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.
Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification.
- Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
- Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
- Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location
As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and supervise staff; available to cover staffing when needed; maintaining a staggered schedule with the RSD, including a rotational on call schedule.
- Provide training and orientation to new staff members and ongoing training and development to current staff members.
- Establish and maintain a medication system which adheres to all local, federal, and Company regulations and procedures.
- Complete daily Quality Enhancement reviews to ascertain if the department is meeting state regulations and Company policies.
- Ensure adherence to company policy and local health and safety codes and federal regulations for assisted living communities.
- Provide activities of daily living assistance to residents.
- Communicate to residents, families, department heads, resident services staff, and Executive Director in an effective manner.
- Perform assessments and reassessments as assigned to determine resident needs and service plan recommendations.
- Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change over time.
- Look for ways to improve and promote quality, reporting any safety or quality issues to the RSD or Executive Director.
- May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
- Licensed RN/LPN/LVN.
- Basic First Aid and CPR certification as required.
- Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
- Must complete all state required training to maintain licensure or certification.
- Management experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a team setting and to provide strong customer service.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Able to clearly communicate in English; able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; able to effectively present to a small group setting or in a one-on-one basis.
- Must be able to perform simple calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and common fractions).
- Able to work flexible hours due to the demands of the position.
- Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
- Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company’s Motor Vehicle Policy standards.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse supervisor jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts RN license issued or recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred by most systems
- Minimum three to five years of clinical bedside nursing experience in an acute or post-acute setting
- Demonstrated experience leading a nursing team, including scheduling, performance reviews, and mentorship
- Current BLS certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support credential for hospital-based roles
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulatory requirements
Nurse Supervisor Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse supervisor in Massachusetts?
To become a nurse supervisor in Massachusetts, you first need an active RN license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most employers expect a BSN at minimum, with an MSN increasingly preferred for unit-level leadership. From there, candidates typically build several years of direct patient care experience before stepping into charge nurse or senior staff roles that serve as the natural bridge to a supervisory position.
Which companies hire nurse supervisors in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring nurse supervisors in Massachusetts right now include Benchmark Senior Living, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Boston Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's deep concentration of academic medical centers, regional community hospitals, and large long-term care networks means openings are spread across both urban flagship campuses and suburban satellite facilities throughout the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most nurse supervisor jobs?
Boston, Newton, and Beverly have the most nurse supervisor openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, while Worcester and Springfield anchor the central and western regions as home to major regional health systems like UMass Memorial Health and Baystate Health that staff supervisory roles across multiple campuses.
Are there remote nurse supervisor jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Nurse supervisor work is inherently hands-on and tied to a physical care setting, so fully remote roles make up a small fraction of the market. About 50% of nurse supervisor openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, utilization review, or telehealth oversight rather than direct unit management.
How can I get hired as a nurse supervisor in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a charge nurse or senior staff nurse role first, which most large Massachusetts systems use as a direct pipeline into formal supervisory positions. Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and UMass Memorial Health all run structured nurse leadership development and residency programs that build supervisory competencies. Holding an active Massachusetts RN license, earning a BSN, and completing a certification such as Nurse Executive from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership strengthens a candidate's profile before any formal supervisory opening becomes available.
Where can I find and apply to nurse supervisor jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to nurse supervisor jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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