Nurse Manager (RN/BSN) — Lead Clinical Excellence

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee 24-hour operations for their nursing department. The role leads clinical, administrative and regulatory activities, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff development within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN (MSN preferred), with at least 3 years of clinical practice and 2 years in progressive leadership, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN in nursing preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership experience.
• BLS certification from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate 24-hour department operations.
• Lead clinical, administrative and regulatory activities.
• Coach and mentor staff and manage change.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

LEAN process improvement

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee 24-hour operations for their nursing department. The role leads clinical, administrative and regulatory activities, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff development within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN (MSN preferred), with at least 3 years of clinical practice and 2 years in progressive leadership, plus BLS certification.