Nurse Manager - Norwich, United States - Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

Description

Job Schedule:
Full Time
Standard Hours: 40

Job Shift:
Shift 1

Shift Details:
Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 37,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network.
Join 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 118 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 communities.


Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of the Emergency Department, the Nurse Manager has 24-hour responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department and their effect on patient care in a designated unit.

The Nurse Manager has authority to make decisions on that unit in the areas of patient care, human resource, and financial management in collaboration with the Director.

QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:
Graduate of a school of nursing


BSN or MSNExperience :
Three (3) years recent acute care experience and two (2) years progressive management or leadership experience

License and Certification:
Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Certification in leadership or clinical specialty or ability to attain within six (6) months of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain BLS within 90 days of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.


PREFERRED REQUIREMENTSEducation:

Masters Degree in NursingExperience:
Four (4) years progressive management or leadership experience

License and Certification:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Certification in Leadership.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.

Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).Effectively communicate technical or complex information and present effective and persuasive discussions in order to carry on negotiations with all levels within the organization.

Ability to build relationships through support, teambuilding and conflict prevention. Ability to lead through motivating and managing purpose. Ability to develop clinical quality and service orientation. Ability to plan and make decisions with initiative and financial knowledge. Ability to develop all members of the staff through initial recruiting and retention of top talent. Also has the ability to represent Backus Hospital to external agencies and organizations.

Current knowledge of equipment, instrumentations and medications with the ability to read and monitor outcomes in the care of a patient.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKINGRequires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources.

Requires the ability to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems. Full decision making authority regarding department activities, including the ability to change policy.
We take great care of careers.

Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

Medical and dental benefits401(k) plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services, products and optional coverages movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and moreWith 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.

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