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 RN Clinical Services Lead is part of the leadership team and recognized as a clinical expert in one or more functional areas providing leadership knowledge experience and research expertise to the teamThis position leads or directs the work to ensure the overall movement of patients throughout the unit is managed in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with regulatory guidelines policies and procedures This position also facilitates solutions for challenging patient care situations and collaborates with the unit manager and educator to monitor and maintain staff performance and outcomesIn addition this position supports team members in alignment with HHCrsquos vision core values and leadership behaviorsWork 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 RN Clinical Services Lead is part of the leadership team and recognized as a clinical expert in one or more functional areas providing leadership knowledge experience and research expertise to the teamThis position leads or directs the work to ensure the overall movement of patients throughout the unit is managed in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with regulatory guidelines policies and procedures This position also facilitates solutions for challenging patient care situations and collaborates with the unit manager and educator to monitor and maintain staff performance and outcomesIn addition this position supports team members in alignment with HHCrsquos vision core values and leadership behaviorsAssociatersquos degree in Nursing Education Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred years of acute care nursing experience required year of acute care charge or preceptor experience preferredActive Registered Nurse license from the State of Connecticut requiredBLS requiredOther certifications may be required in specific specialtiesKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsDemonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsConsiderable knowledge of requirements by federal state or regulatory bodiesKnowledge 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 situationsAbility to hold colleagues accountable and manage change and conflictStrong ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationStrong experience with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPointWe 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 momentAssociatersquos degree in Nursing Education Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred years of acute care nursing experience required year of acute care charge or preceptor experience preferredActive Registered Nurse license from the State of Connecticut requiredBLS requiredOther certifications may be required in specific specialtiesKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsDemonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsConsiderable knowledge of requirements by federal state or regulatory bodiesKnowledge 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 situationsAbility to hold colleagues accountable and manage change and conflictStrong ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationStrong experience with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPointWe 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