Assistant Nurse Manager - Eye Surgery Center in Wallingford, CT

Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Eye Surgery Center

Location Detail: 505 Willard Ave Newington (10057)

Work where  every moment  matters.

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 Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

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

Minimum Requirements

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

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse, State of CT

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

• ACLS certification required within six months

• Other certifications may be required by specialty

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Operating Room experience preferred

• Ophthalmology experience a plus

• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Certified in specialty area

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 .

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.