Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Critical Care

Hartford Healthcare • New Britain, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nursing Manager (ANM) is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for the supervision of patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations. This position supervises a work group to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient and family-centered care is provided in support of the hospital's strategic plan and the function's goals and objectives. The ANM works collaboratively with functional leadership and is responsible for the oversight of daily operations of the assigned department, including off-shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff. This position manages resources, quality improvement, payroll, creates and maintains colleague schedules, and monitors patient throughput to facilitate efficient clinical operations. Additionally, the ANM is responsible for a safe and therapeutic unit environment, which includes working in the department as a staff RN to assist as needed. This position supports leadership in ensuring standards of excellence and professional development are fostered and met. The ANM also participates in and may lead Performance Improvement work in their assigned department.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for new incumbents as of March 1, 2024, with existing incumbents needing to obtain BSN within 3 years of this date.
• 2 years of acute care nursing experience required.
• 5 years of Critical Care experience required.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience required.
• Registered Nurse, State of CT.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administration.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within a collaborative health team.
• Considerable knowledge of requirements by federal, state, or regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilization.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to lead courageous conversations, hold colleagues accountable, and manage change and conflict.
• Knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of high reliability organizations (HRO) and LEAN process improvement strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning for continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrates effective leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with Nursing Professional Practice model.
• Strong ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment and in emergency situations.
• Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ensures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment, promoting self-care and empowerment.

Nice To Haves

• Management roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations.
• Ensuring high-quality, cost-effective patient and family-centered care.
• Oversight of daily operations of the assigned department, including off-shift and weekend supervision.
• Managing resources, quality improvement, and payroll.
• Creating and maintaining colleague schedules.
• Monitoring patient throughput for efficient clinical operations.
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic unit environment.
• Assisting as a staff RN in the department as needed.
• Supporting leadership in fostering standards of excellence and professional development.
• Participating in and potentially leading Performance Improvement work.

Benefits

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level