Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob DescriptionThe 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 objectives This 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 departmentJob Responsibilities Works with department ChargeResource Nurse in adjusting the unit staffing pattern to reflect changes in care requirements patient census and staffing resourcesManages and develops colleagues to include performance feedback and reviews promotions salary recommendations corrective action and separations Teaches coaches and mentors colleagues to encourage their professional growth and development Manages staffing schedule and payroll to include monitoring and addressing attendance issuesPromotes compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory body standards by consistent rounding and performing tracers and auditsAssists nursing leadership with investigating and reviewing patient concerns key performance indicators KPI colleague health exposures and compliance issuesCommunicates departmentleadership decisions and policies to colleagues Cascades the flow of information from leadership to the clinical teamParticipates on department and hospital committeesPerforms other related responsibilities as required Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob DescriptionThe 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 objectives This 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 departmentJob Responsibilities Works with department ChargeResource Nurse in adjusting the unit staffing pattern to reflect changes in care requirements patient census and staffing resourcesManages and develops colleagues to include performance feedback and reviews promotions salary recommendations corrective action and separations Teaches coaches and mentors colleagues to encourage their professional growth and development Manages staffing schedule and payroll to include monitoring and addressing attendance issuesPromotes compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory body standards by consistent rounding and performing tracers and auditsAssists nursing leadership with investigating and reviewing patient concerns key performance indicators KPI colleague health exposures and compliance issuesCommunicates departmentleadership decisions and policies to colleagues Cascades the flow of information from leadership to the clinical teamParticipates on department and hospital committeesPerforms other related responsibilities as required Minimum RequirementsEducationBachelor of Science in NursingExisting incumbents as of March must obtain BSN within years of this datePreferred RequirementsEducationMasterrsquos degree preferredExperience years of acute care nursing experience requiredAt least one year of supervisory experience preferredPerioperative experience GI or Operating Room preferred but not required Licensure Certification RegistrationRegistered Nurse State of CTCertified in Basic Life Support BLS provider credentialed form the American Heart Association AHAOther certifications may be required by specialtyLicensure 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 isyour momentMinimum RequirementsEducationBachelor of Science in NursingExisting incumbents as of March must obtain BSN within years of this datePreferred RequirementsEducationMasterrsquos degree preferredExperience years of acute care nursing experience requiredAt least one year of supervisory experience preferredPerioperative experience GI or Operating Room preferred but not required Licensure Certification RegistrationRegistered Nurse State of CTCertified in Basic Life Support BLS provider credentialed form the American Heart Association AHAOther certifications may be required by specialtyLicensure 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 isyour moment