Neuroscience Unit Nurse Leader (RN) – Stroke Care

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

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for the Neuroscience Unit. This full-time leadership role supports day-to-day clinical and operational activities for patients with acute neurological conditions, coordinating staffing and ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role partners with the Nurse Manager to drive clinical excellence, staff engagement, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license – Connecticut.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical excellence

Education

BSN

Accredited nursing program

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for the Neuroscience Unit. This full-time leadership role supports day-to-day clinical and operational activities for patients with acute neurological conditions, coordinating staffing and ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role partners with the Nurse Manager to drive clinical excellence, staff engagement, and patient-centered care.