Asst Nurse Manager -OR General Surgery
About The Position
The Assistant Nursing Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for supervising patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations. The role supervises a work group to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, patient- and family-centered care in support of the hospital’s strategic plan and the function’s goals and objectives. Working collaboratively with functional leadership, the Assistant Nursing Manager oversees daily operations of the assigned department, including off-shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff. The role manages resources, quality improvement, payroll, colleague schedules, and patient throughput to support efficient clinical operations. It also helps maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment and works in the department as a staff RN when needed. The Assistant Nursing Manager supports leadership in fostering standards of excellence and professional development, and participates in—and may lead—Performance Improvement work in the assigned department. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with no call, holidays, or weekends.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Existing incumbents as of March 1, 2024, must obtain a BSN within three years of that date.
- At least two years of acute care nursing experience.
- Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) provider credential from the American Heart Association.
- Additional certifications may be required by specialty.
- Knowledge of nursing and healthcare administration principles and practices.
- Ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe, effective care within a collaborative health team.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and regulatory requirements and relevant policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of effective workforce utilization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead courageous conversations, hold colleagues accountable, and manage change and conflict.
- Knowledge of high reliability organizations and LEAN process improvement strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement in patient care and services.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with the Nursing Professional Practice model.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced and emergency situations.
- Ability to foster an inclusive workplace that values and maximizes diversity and individual differences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to promote a safe and healthful work environment, self-care, and empowerment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- Certification in a specialty area.
Responsibilities
- Work with the department Charge/Resource Nurse to adjust unit staffing patterns based on changes in care requirements, patient census, and staffing resources.
- Manage and develop colleagues, including providing performance feedback and reviews, promotions, salary recommendations, corrective action, and separations.
- Teach, coach, and mentor colleagues to encourage professional growth and development.
- Manage staffing schedules and payroll, including monitoring and addressing attendance issues.
- Promote compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards through consistent rounding, tracers, and audits.
- Assist nursing leadership with investigating and reviewing patient concerns, key performance indicators, colleague health exposures, and compliance issues.
- Communicate department and leadership decisions and policies to colleagues, and cascade information from leadership to the clinical team.
- Participate on department and hospital committees.
- Support quality improvement and professional development, including participating in and potentially leading Performance Improvement work.
- Help maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment and work as a staff RN when needed.
- Perform other related responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
