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 communitiesA is a bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied MedicalSurgical patient population Our staff follows Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ERAS protocols for improved postoperative outcomes We are an energetic collaborative team that is committed to excellence within in a fast paced environment Combining our skill and use of innovative technology our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing If you see yourself on A and are interested in joining our team we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about youJOB SUMMARYThe 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 hospitals strategic plan and the functions goals and objectivesThis 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 neededThis 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 departmentWork 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 communitiesA is a bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied MedicalSurgical patient population Our staff follows Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ERAS protocols for improved postoperative outcomes We are an energetic collaborative team that is committed to excellence within in a fast paced environment Combining our skill and use of innovative technology our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing If you see yourself on A and are interested in joining our team we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about youJOB SUMMARYThe 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 hospitals strategic plan and the functions goals and objectivesThis 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 neededThis 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 departmentEducation Bachelorrsquos Degree in Nursing required Masterrsquos Degree preferredExperience Two years of experience as RN in acute medical surgical unit required One year of supervisory experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent Connecticut License Registered NurseBasic Life Support BLS certificationAbility to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hire Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification and certification in clinical area preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsKnowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administrationDemonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health teamConsiderable knowledge of requirements by federal state or regulatory bodiesDemonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilizationExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenProven ability to lead courageous conversations hold colleagues accountable and manage change and conflictKnowledge of all relevant policies and proceduresKnowledge of high reliability organizations HRO and LEAN process improvement strategiesDemonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and servicesAbility to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work in a fast paced environmentMust be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative teamDemonstrates effective leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with Nursing Professional Practice modelStrong ability to problem solve and make decisions in a fast paced environment and in emergency situationsFosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationProficient in Microsoft OfficeWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growthHere 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 balanceEvery moment mattersAnd this is your momentEducation Bachelorrsquos Degree in Nursing required Masterrsquos Degree preferredExperience Two years of experience as RN in acute medical surgical unit required One year of supervisory experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent Connecticut License Registered NurseBasic Life Support BLS certificationAbility to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hire Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification and certification in clinical area preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsKnowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administrationDemonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health teamConsiderable knowledge of requirements by federal state or regulatory bodiesDemonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilizationExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenProven ability to lead courageous conversations hold colleagues accountable and manage change and conflictKnowledge of all relevant policies and proceduresKnowledge of high reliability organizations HRO and LEAN process improvement strategiesDemonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and servicesAbility to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work in a fast paced environmentMust be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative teamDemonstrates effective leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with Nursing Professional Practice modelStrong ability to problem solve and make decisions in a fast paced environment and in emergency situationsFosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationProficient in Microsoft OfficeWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growthHere 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 balanceEvery moment mattersAnd this is your moment