Assistant Nurse Manager – Intermediate Care Unit

IHA; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hours/week schedule

Evening/night shift support

Salaried position

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager (Senior Clinical Advisor) to support the Nurse Manager in administrative duties and guide the perioperative team toward best clinical practices.

The role involves supervising staff, contributing to hiring and performance management, and advancing safety and continuous improvement across a 20-bed Intermediate Care Unit. This is a salaried, full-time position.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Valid Connecticut RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nurse Manager in overseeing unit personnel and maintaining a safe, efficient nursing environment.
• Supervise charge nurses and frontline staff, contributing to staff coordination, scheduling, and throughput.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development.
• Promote a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example, fostering respectful communication, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Support evidence-based practices and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Drive effective patient care outcomes and operational performance through transformational leadership.

Education

BSN

Job description

Description At

Employment Type Full time

Shift Rotating Shift

Description At Saint Mary's Hospital, the Assistant Nurse Manager, also known internally as Senior Clinical Advisor, will support the Nurse Manager in administrative and managerial duties while guiding the healthcare team in delivering best clinical practices within the perioperative setting.

The Intermediate Care Unit is a 20-bed unit providing care to high-acuity medical and surgical patients that require continuous cardiac monitoring and various interventions, supporting respiratory and hemodynamic stability.

What You Will Do

• Assist the Nurse Manager in overseeing unit personnel and maintaining a safe, efficient, and supportive nursing environment.
• Supervise charge nurses and frontline staff, contributing to staff coordination, scheduling, and throughput.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development.
• Promote a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example, fostering respectful communication, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Support evidence-based practices and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Drive effective patient care outcomes and operational performance through transformational leadership.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Valid RN license in Connecticut.

Preferred

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of experience in Intermediate Care/Step Down nursing.
• 1 or more years of management or supervisory experience, such as a charge nurse.
• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Schedule: Full-Time, 36 hours/week, flexible shifts
• The position expectation is to support the evening/night shift teams
• Salaried position

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary's is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci Robotic Surgery System.

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.