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Somerville, Massachusetts

Clinical Nurse Manager I Internal/ Family Medicine Atrius Health

Registered NurseNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$130k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.

Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Clinical Nurse Manager you will be responsible for the management and oversight of the daily clinical operations in a service line in one or more practice locations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: clinical leadership, clinical operations, patient and employee safety and satisfaction, quality care, fiscal management and personnel management.

Serves as a clinical nursing resource and clinical operations partner in the areas of quality improvement, regulatory compliance, safety and professional development for their designated sites/service areas.

Position Details

  • Location: 40 Holland St, Somerville, MA
  • Department: Internal/ Family Medicine
  • Schedule: 40 Hours Weekly M-F

Primary Responsibilities

Administrative Scope: Less than 0.50 FTE dedicated to administrative duties; oversees daily operations for Rheumatology and Central Infusion Scheduling

Clinical & Operational Leadership: Partners with Operations to ensure optimal functioning, respond to urgent issues, and lead quality and safety initiatives

Practice Improvement: Uses data (e. g., Press Ganey, HOSHIN metrics) to identify and lead improvements in clinical quality and service excellence

Safety & Compliance: Owns clinical safety responsibilities, addresses safety reports, and ensures regulatory compliance across the service line

Conflict & Issue Resolution: Manages patient complaints and daily operations concerns

Communication & Representation: Communicates key updates to leadership and staff; represents nursing in committees, meetings, and special projects

Human Resources Management: Supervises clinical staff, manages daily staffing, conducts performance reviews, fosters professional development, and works with Regional Nurse manager on any code of conduct concerns

Onboarding & Competency: Oversees onboarding, training, and annual competency validation for clinical staff; promotes mentorship and education

Professional Accountability: Upholds ANA Code of Ethics, engages in career development, and contributes to the profession through mentorship and presentations

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
  • Current, unrestricted RN license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Proven ability to act cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated solid interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principals of collaboration and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of demonstrated clinical experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience in a management/leadership role within a nursing collective bargaining environment
  • Working knowledge of organizational systems and operations

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Manager oversees daily clinical operations, including personnel management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance at designated practice locations. They serve as a clinical resource to ensure patient safety, staff satisfaction, and the effective delivery of value-based care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a current, unrestricted RN license in Massachusetts. Additionally, the role requires American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and demonstrated leadership experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Safety managementConflict resolutionStaff supervisionInterdisciplinary collaborationOrganizational skills

Family Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,420 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Nurse Manager I Internal/ Family Medicine Atrius Health at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Somerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.07M≈ 14.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,414/mo≈ 56% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution