Assistant Manager Patient Care - Cardiac Telemetry

Description

Position at Danbury Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.

Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Health grades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary:
Supports Patient Care Manager in implementation and monitoring of the patient care delivery system and related nursing practice standards in collaboration with the nursing leadership team. Responsible for the quality of patient care and provides leadership, coordination of unit, including day to day management and evaluation of nursing staff. Accountable for ensuring quality, financials, employee engagement, and patient experience in alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

Requirements:

Education: BSN or Advanced degree in nursing required (or completion of either within 2 years).
Experience: 2 years of relevant clinical experience, with 1 year of leadership experience or demonstrated leadership skills. Nursing Certification in leadership or related specialty preferred. Membership in a Healthcare/Nursing professional organization preferred.

License: CT State RN License
Certifications required based on unit specialties

Location:

Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type:
Full-Time
Standard

Hours:

40.00

Work Schedule:

Eve/Night 10

Work Shift:

10:00am-8:30pm (may vary)

Department:
Cardiac Telemetry Department

Exempt:
Yes

Grade: L1

Salary Range: $51.31 - $95.29 Hourly

Credentials:
Essential:

* Registered Nurse

Education:

Essential:

* Bachelor's Level Degree

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

* Some occupational risk

* Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.