Registered Nurse Manager (RN) - Bone & Joint Inpatient

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the new State of the art Bone and Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital. The first new stand-alone Orthopedic Hospital in the Northeast in over 50 years! Our Mission is to be acknowledged as the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative musculoskeletal care, providing cutting edge care to patients in Connecticut and surrounding states. We are seeking dedicated, passionate individuals who would like the opportunity to be part of a team with a patient-centered approach, which brings decades of experience to providing this innovative musculoskeletal care. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a stimulating work environment that inspires excellence. This Nurse Manager will have 24/7 accountability and will partner with the other Bone and Joint inpatient unit ensuring coverage and patient safety on weekends. This floor specializes in elective joint surgeries. Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

Requirements

Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license required.
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. One degree must be in Nursing.
Certification in nursing administration is required within 5 years of assuming position.
Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience.
Orthopedic experience required.
Demonstrated progressive and results driven leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communications skills required.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred.
Exceptions to the educational requirement will be evaluated on an individual basis. For example, a strong candidate in the process of completing the educational requirement will be considered. Continued progress toward completion of the educational requirement within five years will be required.

Responsibilities

24/7 accountability
Partner with the other Bone and Joint inpatient unit ensuring coverage and patient safety on weekends.
Utilize evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
Use the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.