Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 37,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 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 communities.

Job Summary
The Assistant Nurse Manager is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision. Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload. Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment. Master's Degree in health related or business field preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three (3) or more years preferred.
• Six (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
• Twelve (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team
• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.