Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 network Since 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 communitiesJOB SUMMARYUnder the leadership of the Nursing Director the Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for the hour planning organizing directing and evaluation of clinical administrative and operational and regulatorycompliance activities for their assigned departments The scope of management responsibilities includes clinical and safety practices of nurses and other members of the clinical team professional nursing practice leadership and professional growth human resource management financial performance system coordination and clinical performance safety patient experience and quality improvementWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 network Since 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 communitiesJOB SUMMARYUnder the leadership of the Nursing Director the Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for the hour planning organizing directing and evaluation of clinical administrative and operational and regulatorycompliance activities for their assigned departments The scope of management responsibilities includes clinical and safety practices of nurses and other members of the clinical team professional nursing practice leadership and professional growth human resource management financial performance system coordination and clinical performance safety patient experience and quality improvementBachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science Nursing preferredMinimum of years of relevant experience in clinical practiceMinimum years of progressive leadership experience requiredBLS provider credentialed from AHACertification in specialty area required within years of start date in positionKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Broad and thorough knowledge of the discipline of NursingWorking knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategiesDemonstrated ability to coach and mentor for career advancement and professional developmentExceptional ability to lead courageous conversations hold colleague accountable and manage change and conflictSpecialized knowledge in area of specialty principles practices and trends Strong ability to plan organize and direct the work of othersStrong ability to foster successful team efforts working with a variety of management medicalclinical staffStrong ability to influence lead and delegateBasic financial budget knowledgeStrong understanding of safety security and joint commission standards as it pertains to roleStrong ability to respond effectively in emergency situationsFosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationStrong organizational and planning abilitiesResult oriented ability to achieve targets within provided timeframeExcellent written and oral communications skillsStrong ability to exercise discretionExcellent ability to use sound judgment and make data driven decisionsStrong analytical skillsStrong ability to trouble shoot and problem solveExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians managers other agencies and the publicAbility to work collaboratively with all departmentsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environmentAdaptability and flexibilityProficient in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and excelWe 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 momentBachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science Nursing preferredMinimum of years of relevant experience in clinical practiceMinimum years of progressive leadership experience requiredBLS provider credentialed from AHACertification in specialty area required within years of start date in positionKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Broad and thorough knowledge of the discipline of NursingWorking knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategiesDemonstrated ability to coach and mentor for career advancement and professional developmentExceptional ability to lead courageous conversations hold colleague accountable and manage change and conflictSpecialized knowledge in area of specialty principles practices and trends Strong ability to plan organize and direct the work of othersStrong ability to foster successful team efforts working with a variety of management medicalclinical staffStrong ability to influence lead and delegateBasic financial budget knowledgeStrong understanding of safety security and joint commission standards as it pertains to roleStrong ability to respond effectively in emergency situationsFosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organizationStrong organizational and planning abilitiesResult oriented ability to achieve targets within provided timeframeExcellent written and oral communications skillsStrong ability to exercise discretionExcellent ability to use sound judgment and make data driven decisionsStrong analytical skillsStrong ability to trouble shoot and problem solveExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians managers other agencies and the publicAbility to work collaboratively with all departmentsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environmentAdaptability and flexibilityProficient in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and excelWe 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