Nurse Manager: Leading Acute Care & Staff Development

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Nurse Manager to lead patient care services and oversee nursing philosophy, long-term planning, staff development, budgeting, and system utilization.

Located in Norwich, CT, the hospital serves Eastern Connecticut with a trauma center and LIFE STAR. The role requires a BSN or MSN, CT RN license, ACLS, BLS, and progressive management experience.

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN and CT RN license required or obtainable within 6 months.
• 3 years acute care experience and 2 years leadership/management experience.
• ACLS certification and BLS within defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Administer a PCS department, shaping nursing philosophy and planning.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, and program development for nursing.
• Lead performance improvement and system utilization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN

Leadership certification

Job description

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Nurse Manager to lead patient care services and oversee nursing philosophy, long-term planning, staff development, budgeting, and system utilization.

Located in Norwich, CT, the hospital serves Eastern Connecticut with a trauma center and LIFE STAR. The role requires a BSN or MSN, CT RN license, ACLS, BLS, and progressive management experience.