Assistant Nurse Manager - RN Neuroscience
Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for our Neuroscience Unit. In this leadership role, you will support the day-to-day clinical and operational functions of a specialized inpatient unit caring for patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex neuroscience diagnoses.
About the role
The Assistant Nurse Manager partners with the Nurse Manager to drive clinical excellence, staff engagement, patient safety, and quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered, and mission-driven environment.
Full-time: 40 hours per week; mixed/varied schedule based on unit needs.
Responsibilities
- Support daily operations of a busy inpatient Neuroscience Unit.
- Supervise and mentor charge nurses and frontline nursing staff.
- Coordinate staffing, scheduling, patient assignments, and patient throughput.
- Promote a culture of patient safety, evidence-based practice, and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, and Trinity Health standards.
- Support staff development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Lead and participate in quality improvement, stroke care, and patient experience initiatives.
- Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, hospitalists, rehabilitation specialists, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Serve as a visible, hands-on leader during assigned shifts.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Connecticut.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum 2–3 years of acute care nursing experience.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience.
- Experience in neuroscience, stroke care, neurology, neurosurgery, telemetry, or acute care nursing.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or enrollment in an MSN program.
- Specialty certification such as SCRN (Stroke Certified Registered Nurse), CNRN (Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse), PCCN, or nursing leadership certification.
About Saint Francis Hospital
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital is a 617-bed hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
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.