Nurse Manager - Inpatient Wound Team

Hartford Hospital; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital in Connecticut seeks a Nurse Manager (RN) to lead clinical, administrative and regulatory activities for the assigned department 24/7. The role emphasizes strong clinical oversight, safety practices, and professional development of the nursing team.

Required CT RN license, a Bachelor's degree, and WOCN certification, with 3–5 years of wound care in acute care and 2+ years of progressive leadership.

Qualifications

• Connecticut RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years clinical experience.
• 2+ years progressive leadership skills.
• WOCN certification (WOCNB) required.
• 3–5 years wound care experience in acute care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate clinical, administrative and regulatory activities 24/7.
• Oversee clinical safety practices and nursing standards.
• Provide leadership and professional growth for the nursing team.
• Manage human resources, budget and financial performance.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety and experience initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Work whereevery momentmatters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Description:

Under the leadership of the Nursing Director, the Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for the 24-hour planning, organizing, directing and evaluation of clinical, administrative and operational and regulatory/compliance activities for their assigned department(s).

The scope of management responsibilities includes clinical and safety practices of nurses and other members of the clinical team, professional nursing practice, leadership and professional growth, human resource management, financial performance, system coordination and clinical performance (safety, patient experience and quality) improvement.

Qualifications

Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license required.

Bachelor's degree required

Masters preferred

Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience.

Minimum 2 years progressive leadership skills.

Wound Ostomy Continence Certification through WOCNB required

3-5 years of wound experience in acute care

Strong written and verbal communications skills required.

*Exceptions to the educational requirement will be evaluated on an individual basis. For example, a strong candidate in the process of completing the educational requirement will be considered. Continued progress toward completion of the educational requirement within five years will be required.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.