Assistant Nurse Manager, General Surgery/Observation Units, Fulltime (4) 10-hours 11am to 9pm

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

38d • $56 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the General Surgery/Observation Unit. This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts (11 am to 9 pm), requiring weekend and holiday commitment. The role fosters a respectful, collaborative environment aligned with the Planetree philosophy, emphasizing compassionate, personalized, person-centered care. As a Certified Great Place to Work, Stamford Health offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent clinical experience
• Recent leadership experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required
• Current CT RN License
• Certification in BLS, ACLS required.
• NIHSS (obtain by the end of the orientation period)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Clinical specialty or leadership certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision and coordinates unit clinical operations with other departmental disciplines under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Has oversight accountability for patient care and nursing practice on their assigned shift and unit(s), delivering high-quality clinical outcomes, positive patient experience, and engaging with staff in a consistent and financially responsible manner.
• Acts as a leadership extension of the Nurse Manager and coordinates with their specified responsibilities.
• Adheres to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, and provides safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in the hospital culture.
• Supervises the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit/area.
• Executes on all patient experience, safety, and patient care protocols, including patient rounding, staff rounding for compliance, and patient safety surveillance.
• Supports activities related to patient throughput and Length of Stay (LOS).
• Provides real-time coaching to support clinical effectiveness.
• Provides constructive feedback to employees on performance issues, administers initial corrective actions in collaboration with nurse managers, and participates in monitoring for performance issues.
• Collaborates with leadership to support employee engagement and retention.
• Makes recommendations on cost savings opportunities.
• Prepares schedule of work assignment assuring appropriate coverage on all shifts.
• Consistently uses sound financial judgment in managing labor and non-labor resources.
• Provides ongoing clinical evaluations of nurses and other direct and indirect patient care providers on assigned unit/area as designated by the Nurse Manager.
• Provides support with new personnel on orientation, continuing education, and in-service educational programs.
• Participates in interviewing, selecting, and appraising the performance of employees.
• Participates in and supports quality improvement projects, outcomes studies, and research initiatives; participates in committees as assigned.
• Supports and promotes hospital-wide and unit-specific initiatives & goals (e.g., Planetree, Magnet, Joint Commission, Disease specific certifications).
• Facilitates communication and collaboration among unit staff and other departments regarding issues related to patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

What This Job Offers

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