Assistant Nurse Manager (Rn) / Nursing Float Pool

Description

Job Schedule: Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Job Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: Assistant Nurse Manager for the Float Department (140 colleagues). 4-10 hour shifts, rotating shifts to includes some off shifts and weekends. Must have BSN and diverse clinical skills.

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St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees.

It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

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.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience as an RN in a medical surgical 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.

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.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Current Connecticut License Registered Nurse

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

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.

Committed to nursing excellence, St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital.

With more than 3,200 employees, it includes a 473-bed teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is also a Level 2 Trauma Center, certified by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma. Now part of Hartford HealthCare, it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care.

A large provider group, comprised of the region's foremost experts, provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between. Founded in 1903, St. Vincent's remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate, personalized care to the community.

St. Vincent's Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network.

Hartford HealthCare's unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of over 37,000 employees- in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise-touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you'll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut's premier health systems.

No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters.