Nurse Manager - Nicu & Pediatrics

If you have a passion for developing teams, consider joining Stamford Health as a Nurse Manager for both our NICU and Pediatric Unit. The Nurse Manager is accountable for the daily operations of the units (Both NICU & Pediatrics) to include staffing, productivity, budget management, and service recovery. In addition, this position is available to mentor and develop staff, interface with other departments to assure patient throughput, and collaborate with the professional development department to assess and identify the learning needs of the staff. The manager utilizes both clinical and leadership skills to identify opportunities for performance improvement and participates in the selection, evaluation, and coaching of unit employees.

Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday, 7AM to 3PM with flexibility to work weekends or later evening hours as needed

• Maintains a competent staff through the selection process, orientation to the unit, competency development, and ongoing performance management.

• Manages yearly personnel and supply budget.

• Interfaces with other disciplines to improve patient throughput through appropriate and timely placement and discharge.

• Monitors productivity and adjusts staffing based on volume and acuity.

• Plans and organizes unit-based Performance Improvement activities.

• Responds to issues with staff, patients, and physicians and participates in frequent leader and physician rounding.

• Leads and participates in PI teams and patient satisfaction efforts on the unit(s) and the hospital as a whole.

• Conducts ongoing NRP classes and simulation drills for clinical areas of responsibility as required.

NICU or Pediatric nursing experience required.

Master's degree in nursing required.

Minimum of 3 years in nursing leadership which may include management or supervisory experience required.

Active CT RN license required.

Active NRP certification required.

Must be willing to become NRP instructor within 12 months of hire.