Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesE is a combined telemetry and Progressive Care Unit containing beds and a team of nursing and healthcare professionals with excellent critical thinking skills and specialized training to provide the highest level of care Our team has specialty training to care for complex stroke vascular neurological and specialty surgery populations as well as intermediate care patients Combining our skill and use of innovative technology our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing If you see yourself on E and are interested in joining our team we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about youJOB SUMMARYThe Assistant Nursing manager is a Registered Nurse RN who has responsibility for the supervision of patient care clinical personnel and unit operations This position supervises a work group to ensure that a high quality cost effective patient and family centered care is provided in support of the hospitals strategic plan and the functions goals and objectivesThis position works collaboratively with functional leadership and is responsible for the oversight of daily operations of the assigned department including off shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non licensed staff This position manages resources quality improvement payroll creating and maintaining colleague schedules and monitors patient throughput to facilitate efficient clinical operations In addition this position is responsible for a safe and therapeutic unit environment which includes working in the department as staff RN to assist as neededThis position supports leadership in ensuring standards of excellence and professional development are fostered and met This position also participates in and may lead Performance Improvement work in their assigned departmentWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesE is a combined telemetry and Progressive Care Unit containing beds and a team of nursing and healthcare professionals with excellent critical thinking skills and specialized training to provide the highest level of care Our team has specialty training to care for complex stroke vascular neurological and specialty surgery populations as well as intermediate care patients Combining our skill and use of innovative technology our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing If you see yourself on E and are interested in joining our team we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about youJOB SUMMARYThe Assistant Nursing manager is a Registered Nurse RN who has responsibility for the supervision of patient care clinical personnel and unit operations This position supervises a work group to ensure that a high quality cost effective patient and family centered care is provided in support of the hospitals strategic plan and the functions goals and objectivesThis position works collaboratively with functional leadership and is responsible for the oversight of daily operations of the assigned department including off shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non licensed staff This position manages resources quality improvement payroll creating and maintaining colleague schedules and monitors patient throughput to facilitate efficient clinical operations In addition this position is responsible for a safe and therapeutic unit environment which includes working in the department as staff RN to assist as neededThis position supports leadership in ensuring standards of excellence and professional development are fostered and met This position also participates in and may lead Performance Improvement work in their assigned departmentBachelorrsquos Degree in Nursing required Masterrsquos Degree preferredTwo years of experience as RN in Progressive Care or Critical Care unit required One year supervisory experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent Connecticut Registered Nurse licenseBasic Life Support BLS certificationAbility to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hireMust be able to pass the dysrhythmia test within months of hireMust be able to pass the BKAT with a score of or complete a critical care course within one year of hireAbility to obtain and maintain department specific certifications Progressive Care Certified Nurse PCCN or Critical Care Registered Nurse CCRN preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bull Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administrationbull Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health teambull Considerable knowledge of requirements by federal state or regulatory bodiesbull Demonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilizationbull Excellent communication skills both verbal and writtenbull Proven ability to lead courageous conversations hold colleagues accountable and manage change and conflictbull Knowledge of all relevant policies and proceduresbull Knowledge of high reliability organizations HRO and LEAN process improvement strategiesbull Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and servicesbull Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work in a fast paced environmentbull Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative teambull Demonstrates effective leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with Nursing Professional Practice modelbull Strong ability to problem solve and make decisions in a fast paced environment and in emergency situationsbull Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationbull Proficient in Microsoft Officebull Ensures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment promoting self care and empowermentWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment Bachelorrsquos Degree in Nursing required Masterrsquos Degree preferredTwo years of experience as RN in Progressive Care or Critical Care unit required One year supervisory experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent Connecticut Registered Nurse licenseBasic Life Support BLS certificationAbility to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hireMust be able to pass the dysrhythmia test within months of hireMust be able to pass the BKAT with a score of or complete a critical care course within one year of hireAbility to obtain and maintain department specific certifications Progressive Care Certified Nurse PCCN or Critical Care Registered Nurse CCRN preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bull Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administrationbull Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health teambull Considerable knowledge of requirements by federal state or regulatory bodiesbull Demonstrates knowledge of effective workforce utilizationbull Excellent communication skills both verbal and writtenbull Proven ability to lead courageous conversations hold colleagues accountable and manage change and conflictbull Knowledge of all relevant policies and proceduresbull Knowledge of high reliability organizations HRO and LEAN process improvement strategiesbull Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and servicesbull Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work in a fast paced environmentbull Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative teambull Demonstrates effective leadership through collaborative partnerships in accordance with Nursing Professional Practice modelbull Strong ability to problem solve and make decisions in a fast paced environment and in emergency situationsbull Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationbull Proficient in Microsoft Officebull Ensures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment promoting self care and empowermentWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment