Nurse Manager, Patient Care & Unit Operations

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT seeks an Assistant Nursing Manager (RN) to supervise patient care, clinical personnel and unit operations.

The role requires collaboration with leadership to ensure high-quality, patient- and family-centered care aligned with the hospital's strategic goals. Responsibilities include staffing, payroll, performance improvement oversight, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards while supporting professional development and safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Incumbents as of March 1, 2024 must obtain BSN within 3 years of this date.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of acute care nursing experience required.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse, State of CT.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.
• Other certifications may be required by specialty.

Responsibilities

• Works with department Charge/Resource Nurse to adjust unit staffing.
• Teaches, coaches and mentors colleagues for growth.
• Manages staffing schedule and payroll including attendance issues.
• Promotes compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Investigates patient concerns, KPI, and compliance issues.
• Communicates decisions and policies to colleagues; cascades information from leadership.
• Participates on department and hospital committees.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

LEAN processes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT seeks an Assistant Nursing Manager (RN) to supervise patient care, clinical personnel and unit operations.

The role requires collaboration with leadership to ensure high-quality, patient- and family-centered care aligned with the hospital's strategic goals. Responsibilities include staffing, payroll, performance improvement oversight, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards while supporting professional development and safe,