Nurse Manager

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: 36 hour night shift Every other weekend

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

Hartford HealthCare doesn’t just take great care of our patients, we take great care of our employees too. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nursing manager is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has responsibility for the supervision of patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations. This position supervises a work group to ensure that a high quality, cost-effective patient and family centered care is provided in support of the hospital's strategic plan, and the function's goals and objectives. 

This position works collaboratively with functional leadership and is responsible for the oversight of daily operations of the assigned department including off shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff. This position manages resources, quality improvement, payroll, creating and maintaining colleague schedules and monitors patient throughput to facilitate efficient clinical operations. In addition, this position is responsible for a safe and therapeutic unit environment, which includes working in the department as staff RN to assist as needed.

This position supports leadership in ensuring standards of excellence and professional development are fostered and met. This position also participates in and may lead Performance Improvement work in their assigned department.

Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Existing incumbents as of March 1, 2024 must obtain BSN within 3 years of this date

Experience

2 years of acute care nursing experience required

5 year Critical Care experience required, Management roles preferred.

3-5 year leadership experience required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

· Registered Nurse, State of CT

· Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) provider credentialed form the American Heart Association (AHA)

· Other certifications may be required by specialty

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

· Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administration

· Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health team.

· Considerable knowledge of requirements by federal, state or regulatory bodies.

· Demonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilization.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Proven ability to lead courageous conversations, hold colleague(s) accountable and manage change and conflict.

· Knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of high reliability organizations (HRO) and LEAN process improvement strategies.

· Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

· Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

· Demonstrates effective leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with Nursing Professional Practice model.

· Strong ability to problem solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment and in emergency situations.

· Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Ensures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment, promoting self-care and empowerment.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is  your moment .