RN Nurse Manager, Inpatient General Surgery Unit

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to lead the Inpatient General Surgery Unit. You will oversee daily operations, advance nursing practice, and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes staff engagement, quality outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with responsibilities in staffing, performance management, recruitment, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Connecticut license or eligibility and BSN requirement.
• Experience leading a nursing unit or clinical team.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Track record of improving quality, safety, and operations.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the General Surgery Unit.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Manage staffing, performance, recruitment, and development.
• Support professional growth and accountability across the unit.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Team building

Quality & patient safety

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Coaching

Education

BSN

RN licensure CT

MSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Transform Patient Care. At Saint Mary's Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, we are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to the communities we serve. We are seeking an experienced and engaging Nurse Manager to lead our Inpatient General Surgery Unit and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, professional development, and patient-centered care. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is passionate about staff engagement, quality outcomes, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams. The Nurse Manager will play a key role in advancing nursing practice, supporting colleague growth, strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships, and delivering exceptional surgical patient care. Position Summary The Nurse Manager is accountable for the leadership, management, and advancement of clinical operations within the Inpatient General Surgery Unit. This leader will oversee daily operations, staff development, quality and patient safety initiatives, resource management, and regulatory compliance while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. The successful candidate will inspire and empower nursing staff, lead through change, promote evidence-based practice, and create an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and engaged.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations of the General Surgery Unit
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture
• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
• Manage staffing, performance, recruitment, and development
• Support professional growth and accountability across the unit

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced nurse leader who can build an engaged, high-performing team while driving quality, accountability, and exceptional patient outcomes.

• Experience leading a nursing unit or clinical team
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• A track record of improving quality, safety, and operational performance
• Success developing and mentoring staff
• The ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
• A commitment to patient-centered care, professional growth, and continuous improvement
• Experience leading teams through change and transformation

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Previous nursing leadership or management experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare leadership degree
• Progressive leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Experience in surgical services, medical-surgical nursing, or inpatient surgical care

Why Join Saint Mary's Hospital?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate care
• Commitment to nursing excellence, quality outcomes, and patient safety
• Be part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to serving the community

Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.