Nurse Manager - Joint and Spine Surgical Services

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center , the Nurse Manager will lead the Connecticut Joint & Spine Institute's Pre& PACU and Surgical suites , ensuring high-quality, patient-centered surgical care. This role is responsible for operational leadership, staff development, regulatory compliance, and performance outcomes. What You Will Do: Oversee staffing coordination, training, hiring, and performance management. Ensure compliance with infection control standards, DPH, The Joint Commission, and AORN guidelines. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes. Support continuous improvement initiatives, policy development, and patient satisfaction strategies. Promote a culture of safety, excellence, and compassionate care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid and current Connecticut RN license.
• Demonstrated nursing leadership experience in surgical nursing (PACU or OR) settings, specifically in roles such as Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager.
• Strong background in Orthopedic surgical care, with expertise in Total Joint procedures.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• ACLS certification
• Familiarity with AORN standards and perioperative best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of combined clinical and leadership experience in Orthopedic Surgical nursing settings.
• Charge Nurse experience may be considered if it includes substantial responsibility for staff coordination, patient care oversight, and operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing coordination, training, hiring, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards, DPH, The Joint Commission, and AORN guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, policy development, and patient satisfaction strategies.
• Promote a culture of safety, excellence, and compassionate care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees