Assistant Nurse Manager - Inpatient General Surgery

Trinity Health • Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager provides hands-on clinical and operational leadership for a busy inpatient General Surgery unit. This role serves as a senior clinical resource, supporting high-acuity post‑operative and surgical patients while promoting evidence‑based practice, patient safety, and efficient throughput.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut or Multistate RN license
• BSN from an accredited nursing program

Nice To Haves

• MSN
• Prior inpatient leadership experience
• Medical oncology or medical–surgical, experience

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership and real-time coaching at the bedside
• Support safe, high-quality care for medical oncology and medical–surgical patient populations, including patients undergoing chemotherapy or complex treatments
• Serve as a clinical resource for symptom management, treatment-related complications, and clinical decision-making
• Support admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient throughput while maintaining safety and quality
• Promote med/surg evidence-based practices, safety initiatives, and quality improvement efforts
• Mentor and support RNs and charge nurses, fostering professional development and accountability
• Assist with staffing coordination and shift-to-shift continuity of care

What This Job Offers

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