Birthing Center Nurse Manager — Lead & Elevate Care

Backus Hospital; Salem (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital in Connecticut seeks a RN Nurse Manager to oversee 24-hour planning, organization, and evaluation of clinical, administrative and regulatory activities for assigned departments. This role leads nursing practice and team development while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The Nurse Manager will guide human resource management, financial performance, and system coordination, promoting professional growth and continuous improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in clinical practice.
• Minimum 2 years progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour planning, organizing, directing and evaluation of clinical, administrative and regulatory activities for assigned departments.
• Lead clinical teams, ensure safety and quality, and drive performance improvements.
• Manage human resources, budget, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Budgeting

LEAN process

Safety & compliance

Emergency response

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Multi-priority management

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Backus Hospital in Connecticut seeks a RN Nurse Manager to oversee 24-hour planning, organization, and evaluation of clinical, administrative and regulatory activities for assigned departments. This role leads nursing practice and team development while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The Nurse Manager will guide human resource management, financial performance, and system coordination, promoting professional growth and continuous improvement in patient care.