Summary:

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) to join our dynamic healthcare team at Backus Hospital. As an Assistant Nurse Manager, you will serve as a clinical expert and a role model for Registered Nurses and staff under your supervision. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of patients through the department, assigning patient care activities, supporting team members, and maintaining quality and service excellence. Join us at Hartford HealthCare and make a difference in the lives of patients in Connecticut and beyond.

Details:

• Job Schedule: Full Time
• Standard Hours: 40
• Job Shift: Shift 2 (Flexible Schedule)

Responsibilities:

• Direct the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner
• Assign all patient care activities and ensure that staff are qualified to provide care
• Support team members and facilitate challenging situations
• Monitor and maintain staff performance
• Role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, and respectful communication
• Promote and support a healthy work environment

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment. Master's Degree in health-related or business field preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an RN in a psychiatric behavioral health unit required, three (3) or more years preferred. Six (6) months experience as a Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required, twelve (12) months experience preferred. Leadership experience preferred.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements: Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues. Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to set priorities and supervise a work team. Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.

Join the Hartford HealthCare team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to our communities. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of others!