Assistant Nurse Manager - Inpatient General Surgery

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Program with EMPLOY

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead an inpatient General Surgery unit. You will guide senior clinical practice, improve throughput, and support high-acuity postoperative care with a focus on safety and evidence-based care.

You will mentor staff, coordinate staffing, and influence daily operations across shifts, promoting professional development and collaboration within a busy surgical service.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut or Multistate RN license.
• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Preferred MSN and inpatient leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible hands-on clinical leadership and bedside coaching.
• Support safe, high-quality care for medical oncology and surgical patients.
• Serve as a clinical resource for symptom management and clinical decisions.
• Support admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient throughput.
• Promote evidence-based practices, safety initiatives, and quality improvement.
• Mentor RNs and charge nurses; support professional development.
• Assist with staffing coordination and shift continuity.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Bedside coaching

Staffing coordination

Mentoring

Education

BSN from an accredited nursing program

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Rotating Shift

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager provides hands-on clinical and operational leadership for a busy inpatient General Surgery unit. This role serves as a senior clinical resource, supporting high-acuity post-operative and surgical patients while promoting evidence-based practice, patient safety, and efficient throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership and real-time coaching at the bedside
• Support safe, high-quality care for medical oncology and medical-surgical patient populations, including patients undergoing chemotherapy or complex treatments
• Serve as a clinical resource for symptom management, treatment-related complications, and clinical decision-making
• Support admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient throughput while maintaining safety and quality
• Promote med/surg evidence-based practices, safety initiatives, and quality improvement efforts
• Mentor and support RNs and charge nurses, fostering professional development and accountability
• Assist with staffing coordination and shift-to-shift continuity of care

Schedule

36-hour position with flexible scheduling options, including:

• Three 8-hour shifts plus one 12-hour shift, or
• Three 12-hour shifts with rotating patterns

Includes designated overlap into evening shifts to support unit operations and staff needs.

Qualifications Required

• Current Connecticut or Multistate RN license
• BSN from an accredited nursing program
  

Preferred

• MSN
• Prior inpatient leadership experience
• Medical oncology or medical-surgical, experience
  

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $44.05- $70.50 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Well-being and Wellness Programs
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

• Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a community-based teaching hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across the Greater Waterbury region. As part of a mission-driven health system, Saint Mary’s offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient safety, and community health.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.