Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years 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 SummaryThe 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 timesWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years 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 SummaryThe 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 timesEducation Bachelorrsquos Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment Masterrsquos Degree in health related or business field preferredExperience Two years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required Three or more years preferred Six months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required Twelve months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred Leadership experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent Connecticut License as a Registered NurseBasic Life Support BLS certificationAbility to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hire Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification and certification in clinical area preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsMust have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issuesMust have demonstrated excellent leadership communication and problem solving skills Ability to set priorities and supervisory skills to manage a work teamMust possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happenEducation Bachelorrsquos Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment Masterrsquos Degree in health related or business field preferredExperience Two years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required Three or more years preferred Six months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required Twelve months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred Leadership experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent Connecticut License as a Registered NurseBasic Life Support BLS certificationAbility to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hire Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification and certification in clinical area preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsMust have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issuesMust have demonstrated excellent leadership communication and problem solving skills Ability to set priorities and supervisory skills to manage a work teamMust possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen