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 networkFor more than years 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 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 networkFor more than years 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 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 departmentMinimum RequirementsEducationBachelor of Science in NursingExisting incumbents as of March must obtain BSN within years of this dateExperience years of acute care nursing experience requiredLicensure Certification RegistrationRegistered Nurse State of CTCertified in Basic Life Support BLS provider credentialed form the American Heart Association AHAOther certifications may be required by specialtyPreferred RequirementsEducationMasterrsquos degree preferredExperienceAt least one year of supervisory experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationCertified in specialty areaKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Knowledge 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 written Proven 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 services Ability 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 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 momentMinimum RequirementsEducationBachelor of Science in NursingExisting incumbents as of March must obtain BSN within years of this dateExperience years of acute care nursing experience requiredLicensure Certification RegistrationRegistered Nurse State of CTCertified in Basic Life Support BLS provider credentialed form the American Heart Association AHAOther certifications may be required by specialtyPreferred RequirementsEducationMasterrsquos degree preferredExperienceAt least one year of supervisory experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationCertified in specialty areaKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Knowledge 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 written Proven 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 services Ability 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 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