Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Child/Adolescent Inpatient

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Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health 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  hospital's strategic plan, and the function's goals and objectives.

This 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 needed.

This 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 department.

Key responsibilities\: 

• Works with department Charge/Resource Nurse in adjusting the unit staffing pattern to reflect changes in care requirements, patient census and staffing resources.

• Manages and develops colleagues to include performance feedback and reviews, promotions, salary recommendations, corrective action and separations. Teaches, coaches and mentors colleagues to encourage their professional growth and development.

• Manages staffing schedule and payroll to include monitoring and addressing attendance issues.

• Assists nursing leadership with investigating and reviewing patient concerns, key performance indicators (KPI), colleague health exposures and compliance issues.

• Communicates department/leadership decisions and policies to colleagues. Cascades the flow of information from leadership to the clinical team.

Schedule\: Monday – Friday. Flexible hours available - first or second shift.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Master's degree preferred. 

Experience:

• 2 years of acute care nursing experience required. 
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred. 
• 1 year experience in psychiatric setting preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: 

• Registered Nurse, State of CT required, certified in specialty area preferred.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) provider credentialed form the American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge, Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and effective care within the structure of a collaborative health team.
• Proven ability to lead courageous conversations, hold colleague(s) accountable and manage change and conflict
• Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the mission and vision of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Ensures the presence of a safe and healthful work environment, promoting self-care and empowerment

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

• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 7%
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

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.