Assistant Nurse Manager - RN Neuroscience

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for our Neuroscience Unit in Hartford, CT. This leadership role supports daily operations and teams delivering care to patients with acute neurological conditions.

You will drive clinical excellence, staff engagement, and patient safety while collaborating with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and multidisciplinary teams. A hands-on leader is expected on assigned shifts.

Qualifications

• RN license – Connecticut is required.
• BSN degree.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2–3 years of acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day clinical and operational functions of a busy inpatient Neuroscience Unit.
• Supervise and mentor charge nurses and frontline nursing staff.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, patient assignments and throughput.
• Promote patient safety, evidence-based practice and accountability.
• Lead quality improvement, stroke care and patient experience initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Clinical supervision

Staff scheduling

Education

BSN

RN license (Connecticut)

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EHR (Epic)

MS Office

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for our Neuroscience Unit.

In this leadership role, you will support the day-to-day clinical and operational functions of a specialized inpatient unit caring for patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex neuroscience diagnoses.

The Assistant Nurse Manager partners with the Nurse Manager to drive clinical excellence, staff engagement, patient safety, and quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered, and mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Full-time: 40 hours per week; mixed/varied schedule based on unit needs.

• Support daily operations of a busy inpatient Neuroscience Unit.

• Supervise and mentor charge nurses and frontline nursing staff.

• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, patient assignments, and patient throughput.

• Promote a culture of patient safety, evidence-based practice, and accountability.

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, and Trinity Health standards.

• Support staff development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

• Lead and participate in quality improvement, stroke care, and patient experience initiatives.

• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, hospitalists, rehabilitation specialists, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader during assigned shifts.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Connecticut.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Minimum 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience.

Preferred

• Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience.

• Experience in neuroscience, stroke care, neurology, neurosurgery, telemetry, or acute care nursing.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or enrollment in an MSN program.

• Specialty certification such as SCRN (Stroke Certified Registered Nurse), CNRN (Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse), PCCN, or nursing leadership certification.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

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.