Assistant Nurse Manager (Rn) Emergency Department Behavioral Health Unit

Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift:

Shift 1 Shift Details: Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 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. The Emergency Department at Hartford Hospital is responsible for treating a wide variety of patients, from basic ailments to the most complex traumas, at our Level-I Trauma Center.

This unit has some the highest acuity in the region, requiring our nurses to think and act quickly to meet the varying needs of our patients. Comprised of 108 beds, the unit is subdivided into different pods, including the Purple Pod for Behavioral Health patients and Red Pod for the most critical cases. We are also a primary stroke and cardiac center.

Successful healthcare providers on this unit are highly skilled, agile and resilient, with the ability to work together to make sure we have a safe environment and provide the highest level of satisfaction to our staff and patients. Supervises a large work group to ensure that high quality care is delivered in support of the hospital's strategic plan. Specifically responsible for oversight of Purple Pod, a 22-bed acute Behavioral Health unit within the main Emergency Department.

Role will also include additional supervisory responsibilities in the general Emergency Department. Performs within the department’s goals and objectives. Maintains effective, positive customer service relationships by responding to customer needs, resolving conflicts, and educating employees.

Promotes the highest level of quality & safety in patient care. Effectively and continually communicates with the staff, management, and customers to facilitate the flow of information necessary to the success of the employees and the work group. Reports directly to the Emergency Department Nurse Manager.

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and/or appropriate certification required. • ACLS, PALS, TNCC and CEN preferred • At least 2 years of Emergency Department or Behavioral Health RN experience • 1 years of experience leading employees in an emergency care or behavioral health setting • Strong communications skills required - both written, verbal and public speaking/teaching. 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.