Nurse Manager - GI Endoscopy and AMU

Hartford HealthCare • Manchester, CT

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees and includes Manchester Memorial Hospital (a 249-bed community hospital), Rockville General (a 102-bed facility and campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital), a large multispecialty provider group, and visiting nurse services, serving a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. The Nurse Manager, a Registered Nurse, is responsible and accountable for the 24-hour planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of clinical, administrative, operational, and regulatory/compliance activities for their assigned department(s), under the leadership of the Nursing Director. The scope of management responsibilities includes clinical and safety practices of nurses and other clinical team members, professional nursing practice, leadership and professional growth, human resource management, financial performance, system coordination, and clinical performance (safety, patient experience, and quality) improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum of 3 Years of relevant experience in clinical practice.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership required.
• Registered Nurse State of CT.
• Broad and thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
• Working knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor for career advancement and professional development.
• Exceptional ability to lead courageous conversations, hold colleague accountable and manage change and conflict.
• Specialized knowledge in area of specialty principles, practices and trends.
• Strong ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Strong ability to foster successful team efforts working with a variety of management, medical/clinical staff.
• Strong ability to influence, lead, and delegate.
• Basic financial budget knowledge.
• Strong understanding of safety, security and joint commission standards as it pertains to role.
• Strong ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Result oriented, ability to achieve targets within provided timeframe.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong ability to exercise discretion.
• Excellent ability to use sound judgment and make data driven decisions.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong ability to trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and excel.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Nursing leadership team to transform care delivery models and environmental design to ensure the delivery of safe patient care that is evidence based, accessible and affordable to all.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in the department(s) managed.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
• Integrates quality and safety measures for patients into the care environment; ensures departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Manages staff including performance management, individualized development, pay recommendations, staff engagement, conflict management, etc.
• Plays a key role in hiring and separation of staff.
• Provides ongoing developmental opportunities through coaching, mentoring and performance management of employees to achieve behaviors aligned with the organization’s vision, mission and values.
• Provides leadership and direction to nursing staff; and has 24-hour accountability ensuring all quality, financial, and service benchmarks, including compliance with environmental care standards are met.
• Collaborates with the Nursing Director to develop, implement and manage a budget to ensure compliance with organizational budget guidelines.
• Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees