Nurse Manager- NICU- 40 hrs

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A pediatric health system is seeking a Nurse Manager – NICU to oversee the quality of service and team supervision. This role involves coordinating daily operations, managing staffing levels, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a BSN, 5+ years of nursing experience, and a current Connecticut RN license. Responsibilities include budget development, staff training, and compliance with health regulations. This full-time position is vital to maintaining exceptional service in a dynamic pediatric environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Current State of Connecticut registered nurse licensure required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to supervise and train employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities and operations of the department.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels and quality care.
• Participates in performance management processes.
• Develops staffing plans to ensure patient safety.
• Monitors expenses and develops department budget.

Skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Team building

Communication

Clinical competencies

Education

BSN

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nurse Manager – NICU – 40 hrs

Connecticut Children’s – Hartford, CT

Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level

Job Description

The Manager is accountable for the overall quality of service provided by the department and for the supervision of the department’s team members. The Manager ensures adequate staffing levels, appropriately trained staff and the most efficient use of resources. The Manager will delegate to other team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the day‑to‑day activities and operations of the department, and patient care, on an assigned shift or delegates to others.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels on a day‑to‑day and long‑term basis.
• Establishes and maintains a flexible staffing plan to ensure quality care, patient safety and the most efficient use of resources.
• Facilitates teamwork and cooperation among staff, effectively follows‑up and resolves routine and complex employee relations issues, seeking support from the Director and/or Human Resources as needed.
• Recruits, selects new staff; works with Education and Development to ensure a complete orientation process for nursing and PCA staff; coordinates or delegates the organization of the orientation process for other staff.
• Participates in all phases of the performance management process (planning, ongoing feedback/coaching, appraisal); works with Assistant Nurse Managers to ensure all reviews and coaching are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Implements and monitors the CCMC care delivery model within the unit consistent with other patient care units.
• Develops (or provides input to) department staffing plans to ensure patient safety and most efficient use of resources.
• Flexes staffing as needed.
• Role models professionalism at all times.
• Provides input to or develops department budget, monitors expenses and accounts for monthly variances.
• Ensures compliance with regulations of JCAHO, State, OSHA and other regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors consistent with CCMC’s values, mission and behaviors.
• Competent to provide direct clinical care as needed.
• Coordinates with Education and Development to ensure staff receive education on new treatment modalities and on the care of new patient populations.
• Facilitates teamwork among department staff and between departments to help ensure a seamless service and optimal care to patients and families.
• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills with all members of the health care team.
• Develops, or assists others in developing comprehensive plans of care that recognize the multidisciplinary contributions to patient care.
• Conducts chart reviews and follows‑up to ensure ongoing readiness for regulatory purposes.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team.
• Serves as a role model and provides feedback to clinical staff regarding compliance with department documentation standards.
• Follows through to resolution issues identified in patient satisfaction survey or through patient/parent complaint.
• Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to their experience in the PICU and at CCMC.
• Provides appropriate education to staff on patient and family satisfaction; ensures staff provide patient and family education and document appropriately.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement; leads change processes by independently coordinating department‑based quality improvement activities for the department and/or organization; collaborates in the review and development of policies and procedures.
• Implements improvements, coordinates with educator to ensure appropriate education of staff, and ensures system for ongoing monitoring and evaluation. Identifies clinical issues and leads improvement and/or research activities directed toward improving patient care.
• Participates in department Balanced Score Card business reviews and develops and implements action plans as needed.
• Collaborates with physician leaders to manage clinical and non‑clinical support staff.
• Supervises day‑to‑day operations and support staff.

Qualifications

• Education Required: BSN. Education Preferred: Master’s degree.
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years relevant nursing experience.
• Current State of Connecticut registered nurse licensure required and maintained thereafter.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR in adult, child & infant required upon hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of day‑to‑day needs of patient population, accreditation and certification requirements and standards, age‑related differences and needs of patients from neonate through adolescence, and cultural sensitivity.
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment and use of Internet as a research tool; intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Leadership and management skills including communication, conflict resolution, team building, problem‑solving, and decision‑making.
• Ability to work off‑shifts occasionally to meet with staff on different shifts.
• Provide expert care and consultation to patients/families; demonstrate clinical competencies within specialty area and assess the competencies of others.
• Demonstrate CCMN Leadership Competencies and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Use independent judgment to resolve problems and make decisions on routine managerial matters on assigned shift.
• Supervise and train employees, foster employee development and performance management.
• Act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model.
• Coordinate quality assurance programs and enforce organizational and unit policies, procedures and standards.
• Demonstrate clinical competencies within the department within 6 months from start date.

About Connecticut Children’s

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.