Assistant Manager Patient Care (Nursing), General Surgical
About The Position
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work. Summary: Supports Patient Care Manager in implementation and monitoring of the patient care delivery system and related nursing practice standards in collaboration with the nursing leadership team. Responsible for the quality of patient care and provides leadership, coordination of unit, including day to day management and evaluation of nursing staff. Accountable for ensuring quality, financials, employee engagement, and patient experience in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
Requirements
- Education: BSN or Advanced degree in nursing required (or completion of either within 2 years).
- Experience: 2 years of relevant clinical experience, with 1 year of leadership experience or demonstrated leadership skills.
- License: CT State RN License (Danbury Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Sharon Hospital)
- Certifications required based on unit specialties
Nice To Haves
- Nursing Certification in leadership or related specialty preferred.
- Membership in a Healthcare/Nursing professional organization preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supports Patient Care Manager in implementation and monitoring of the patient care delivery system and related nursing practice standards in collaboration with the nursing leadership team.
- Responsible for the quality of patient care and provides leadership, coordination of unit, including day to day management and evaluation of nursing staff.
- Accountable for ensuring quality, financials, employee engagement, and patient experience in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
