Asst Nursing Mgr-PACU

Asst Nursing Mgr-PACU, 2026-476 UConn Health is searching for an Assistant Nursing Manager for the Pre/Postoperative Services Unit. The role is responsible for providing guidance, managing daily activities, and overseeing both the administrative and clinical functions of the unit while supervising assigned personnel in delivering patient care. The ANM collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care consistent with the hospital’s mission. Schedule Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, with some call. Reporting Relationship The Assistant Nurse Manager reports to the Nursing Manager. Supervision Exercised Directs and manages the staff of the Pre/Postoperative Services Unit and supervises lower level employees as assigned. Knowledge and Skills Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administration. Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and efficacious care within a collaborative health team. Considerable knowledge of requirements by federal, state, or regulatory bodies. Considerable knowledge of effective workforce utilization. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of general financial management. Supervisory ability. Considerable knowledge of relevant policies and procedures. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Current license to practice nursing in the state of Connecticut. Three (3) years of acute‑care RN experience. Two (2) years of current RN experience in a PACU/ICU. Experience in supervisory or charge function responsibilities. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Organizes, plans unit workflow, and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work of unit staff. Makes recommendations for personnel actions such as selection, discipline, and performance; conducts or assists in performance evaluations. Leads the planning of care and implementation of the nursing process. Maintains and promotes standards of nursing. Provides staff orientation, training, and assistance. Provides corrective feedback to staff to support achievement of performance standards. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings regarding patient care implementation, outcomes, and performance improvement activities. Makes recommendations on policies and standards. Prepares reports and correspondence. Performs individualized nursing assessments for assigned patients. Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care, including physician‑prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related/therapy/personal needs. Organizes/coordinates patient care. Collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans. Participates in staff/patient care conferences. Performs related duties as required. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies. Direct nursing care involved, includes blood draws, implanted port access, flushing central lines, IV fluids, pain management. Perform other related duties incidental to the job or as assigned. Salary Minimum full‑time equivalent salary: $90,896.00; hourly: $42.70. EEO Statement The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uconn Health Center