Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Nurse Manager is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision.  Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload.  Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment.  Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as RN in Progressive Care or Critical Care unit required, Three (3) or more years preferred. Six (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required. Twelve (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred. Leadership experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Current Connecticut License Registered Nurse


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements  

• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.


• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.  Previous supervisory experience preferred.


• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team


• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.

We take great care of careers.

With 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 – 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.