Job Description

Description Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:Work where every moment matters.Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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\xe2\x80\x99s most comprehensive healthcare network.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
Under the leadership of the Nursing Director, the Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for the 24-hour planning, organizing, directing and evaluation of clinical, administrative and operational and regulatory/compliance activities for their assigned department(s).The scope of management responsibilities includes clinical and safety practices of nurses and other members of the clinical team, professional nursing practice, leadership and professional growth, human resource management, financial performance, system coordination and clinical performance (safety, patient experience and quality) improvement.Key areas of responsibility

• Assists the Nursing leadership team to transform care delivery models and environmental design to ensure the delivery of safe patient care that is evidence based, accessible and affordable to all.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in the department(s) managed.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services.

• Integrates quality and safety measures for patients into the care environment; ensures departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Manages staff including performance management, individualized development, pay recommendations, staff engagement, conflict management, etc.
• Plays a key role in hiring and separation of staff.
• Provides ongoing developmental opportunities through coaching, mentoring and performance management of employees to achieve behaviors aligned with the organization\xe2\x80\x99s vision, mission and values.
• Provides leadership and direction to nursing staff; and has 24-hour accountability ensuring all quality, financial, and service benchmarks, including compliance with environmental care standards are met.

• Collaborates with the Nursing Director to develop, implement and manage a budget to ensure compliance with organizational budget guidelines.
• Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Master of Science Nursing preferred
• Minimum of 3 Years of relevant experience in clinical practice
• Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership required
• State of CT Registered Nurse licensure
• Certified BLS provider credentialed form the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification in a specialty area required within 3 years

We take great care of careers.With 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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