Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Location: 71 Haynes Street, Manchester, CT (06040). Part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, the Greater Manchester Region serves 300,000 people across 19 towns and employs approximately 2,500 staff. The region includes Manchester Memorial Hospital (249-bed community hospital), Rockville General (a 102-bed campus of Manchester Memorial), a large multispecialty provider group, and visiting nurse services.

About the role

The Assistant Nursing Manager is a Registered Nurse (RN) who supervises patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations. This role oversees daily operations, including off-shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff, while managing resources, quality improvement, payroll, colleague scheduling, and patient throughput to ensure efficient clinical operations. The Assistant Nursing Manager also works as a staff RN to assist as needed, supports leadership in maintaining standards of excellence, and participates in or leads Performance Improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a work group to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, patient- and family-centered care aligned with the hospital’s strategic plan and departmental goals.
• Oversee daily operations of the assigned department, including off-shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff.
• Manage resources, quality improvement initiatives, payroll, and colleague scheduling.
• Monitor patient throughput to facilitate efficient clinical operations.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment, including working as a staff RN to assist as needed.
• Support leadership in ensuring standards of excellence and professional development are met.
• Participate in and may lead Performance Improvement work within the department.

Requirements

• BSN required (candidates in the process of completing a BSN will be considered).
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• Charge nurse or supervisory experience required.
• 3–5 years of Emergency Department RN experience.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to set priorities and manage a work team.

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, along with opportunities for career development and growth across multiple locations in the state.