Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSince Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYThe Patient Care Administrative Nurse Supervisor is an experienced Registered Nurse and is responsible for supervising and monitoring the Nursing departments on an assigned shift in accordance with nursing standards and practices as well as current Federal State and local standards guidelines and regulationsThis position ensures the appropriate delivery of direct and indirect patient care via the utilization of the Nursing Process and creates a positive environment for the professional practice of nursingIn addition this position ensures activities foster continuous quality improvement to enhance patient care outcomes This position also ensures patient flow throughout the organizationThis position provides leadership for multiple hospital departments in the absence of the unit manager director or administrationWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSince Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYThe Patient Care Administrative Nurse Supervisor is an experienced Registered Nurse and is responsible for supervising and monitoring the Nursing departments on an assigned shift in accordance with nursing standards and practices as well as current Federal State and local standards guidelines and regulationsThis position ensures the appropriate delivery of direct and indirect patient care via the utilization of the Nursing Process and creates a positive environment for the professional practice of nursingIn addition this position ensures activities foster continuous quality improvement to enhance patient care outcomes This position also ensures patient flow throughout the organizationThis position provides leadership for multiple hospital departments in the absence of the unit manager director or administrationBachelorrsquos degree in Nursing BSN required Masters degree preferred years of acute care charge or supervisory experience requiredProgressive leadership experienceActive Registered Nurse license from the State of Connecticut requiredCertified in Basic Life Support BLS provider and Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS provider credentialed form the American Heart Association AHA requiredOther certifications may be required by specialtyKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Broad knowledge of nursing standards and practicesKnowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administrationConsiderable knowledge of requirements by federal state or regulatory bodiesKnowledge of all relevant policies and proceduresDemonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilizationStrong ability to coordinate plan and direct multi faceted operationExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians managers other agencies and the publicAbility to work collaboratively with all departmentsAbility to handle multiple prioritiesDemonstrated management and leadership skillsRequires the ability to take the appropriate action in response to changes circumstances or problemsStrong ability to exercise discretion and use good judgmentStrong ability to problem solve and make decisions in a fast paced environment and in emergency situationsExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenCritical thinking analytical and organizationtime management skillsDemonstrated ability to lead and influence othersResourceful recognizes problems and identifies potential solutions by tapping into available resources staff and best practicesWorks effectively in an environment with frequent interruptionsFosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationProficient in Microsoft OfficeEnsures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment promoting self care and empowermentWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentBachelorrsquos degree in Nursing BSN required Masters degree preferred years of acute care charge or supervisory experience requiredProgressive leadership experienceActive Registered Nurse license from the State of Connecticut requiredCertified in Basic Life Support BLS provider and Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS provider credentialed form the American Heart Association AHA requiredOther certifications may be required by specialtyKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Broad knowledge of nursing standards and practicesKnowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administrationConsiderable knowledge of requirements by federal state or regulatory bodiesKnowledge of all relevant policies and proceduresDemonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilizationStrong ability to coordinate plan and direct multi faceted operationExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians managers other agencies and the publicAbility to work collaboratively with all departmentsAbility to handle multiple prioritiesDemonstrated management and leadership skillsRequires the ability to take the appropriate action in response to changes circumstances or problemsStrong ability to exercise discretion and use good judgmentStrong ability to problem solve and make decisions in a fast paced environment and in emergency situationsExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenCritical thinking analytical and organizationtime management skillsDemonstrated ability to lead and influence othersResourceful recognizes problems and identifies potential solutions by tapping into available resources staff and best practicesWorks effectively in an environment with frequent interruptionsFosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationProficient in Microsoft OfficeEnsures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment promoting self care and empowermentWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment