Assistant Nurse Manager – PCU E3 Position Available In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309) Work where every momentmatters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleaguescome to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowingevery moment matters here. We invite you to become part ofConnecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893,Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare servicesfor much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only traumacenter in New London and Windham counties and are the only areahospital with

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helicopter services. We deliver andcoordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal ofimproving the health of our communities. E3 is a combined telemetryand Progressive Care Unit containing 25 beds and a team of nursingand healthcare professionals with excellent critical thinkingskills and specialized training to provide the highest level ofcare. Our team has specialty training to care for complex stroke,vascular, neurological and specialty surgery populations as well asintermediate care patients. Combining our skill and use ofinnovative technology, our patient and family centered care createsan environment that promotes caring and healing. If you seeyourself on E3 and are interested in joining our team, we inviteyou to submit an application so that we can learn more about you!

JOB SUMMARY

The 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 awork group to ensure that a high quality, cost-effective patientand family centered care is provided in support of the hospital’sstrategic plan, and the function’s goals and objectives. Thisposition works collaboratively with functional leadership and isresponsible for the oversight of daily operations of the assigneddepartment including off shift and weekend supervision of nursingand non-licensed staff. This position manages resources, qualityimprovement, payroll, creating and maintaining colleague schedulesand monitors patient throughput to facilitate efficient clinicaloperations. In addition, this position is responsible for a safeand therapeutic unit environment, which includes working in thedepartment as staff RN to assist as needed. This position supportsleadership in ensuring standards of excellence and professionaldevelopment are fostered and met. This position also participatesin and may lead Performance Improvement work in their assigneddepartment. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.

Master’s Degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience as RN inProgressive Care or Critical Care unit required, one yearsupervisory experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification,Registration:

Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license BasicLife Support (BLS) certification Ability to obtain and maintainAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced LifeSupport (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Must be ableto pass the dysrhythmia test within 3 months of hire. Must be ableto pass the BKAT with a score of 80% or complete a critical carecourse within one (1) year of hire. Ability to obtain and maintaindepartment specific certifications. Progressive Care CertifiedNurse (PCCN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Knowledge ofprinciples and practices of nursing and healthcare administration
• Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments andinstitute safe and effective care within the structure of acollaborative health team.
• Considerable knowledge of requirementsby federal, state or regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrates knowledge ofeffective workforce utilization.
• Excellent communication skills,both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to lead courageousconversations, hold colleague(s) accountable and manage change andconflict.
• Knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of high reliability organizations (HRO) and LEAN processimprovement strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and acommitment to lifelong learning as a methodology for promotingcontinuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care andservices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritizework in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to workindependently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrates effective leadership through collaborativepartnerships in accordance with Nursing Professional Practicemodel.
• Strong ability to problem solve and make decisions in afast-paced environment and in emergency situations.
• Fosters aninclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences arevalued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of theorganization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ensures thepresence of a safe and healthful work environment, promotingself-care and empowerment.

We take great care of careers. Withlocations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers excitingopportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are partof an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring newtechnologies, breakthrough treatments and community education tocountless men, women and children. We know that a thrivingorganization starts with thriving employees we provide acompetitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.