Assistant Nurse Manager; RN - CCU

Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) – CCU

Join Hartford Health Care to manage clinical care at Backus Hospital (10239) in the 4‑bed Cardiac Care Unit. The Assistant Nurse Manager supervises patient care, clinical personnel and unit operations to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective, patient‑family centered care aligned with the hospital’s strategic plan.

Backus Hospital (10309) – the primary trauma center in New London and Windham counties.

Supervise a work group of nursing and non‑licensed staff, oversee daily operations, manage resources, quality improvement, payroll and scheduling, and monitor patient throughput. Provide a safe and therapeutic unit environment and, when needed, serve as a staff RN. Collaborate with functional leadership, foster professional development, and lead performance‑improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of Critical Care RN experience required; one year of supervisory experience preferred.

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain ACLS within 90 days of hire
• Ability to obtain and maintain department‑specific certifications as required

• Principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administration
• Clinical assessment and safe care implementation within a collaborative health team
• Regulatory requirements from federal, state and other bodies
• Effective workforce utilization
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Leadership in courageous conversations, accountability and change management
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, HRO and LEAN process improvement
• Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Independent and team collaboration skills
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making in emergencies
• Inclusive workplace advocacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Promotion of a safe, healthful work environment and employee self‑care

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care

Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote work/life balance, professional growth and a thriving workplace environment.

Apply before the posting closes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity statements.