Description

Work where every moment matters.

Hartford HealthCare is actively looking for a Regional Clinical Manager (RN) to join their dynamic team with Behavioral Health in New Britain, CT.

Hartford HealthCare doesn't just take great care of our patients, we take great care of our employees too. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

• Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Ample opportunities for advancement

As nurse leaders at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, we strive to acquire the core competencies of self-knowledge, strategic vision, risk taking, creativity, and communication effectiveness through the creation of a healthy work environment.

The Regional Clinical Manager (RN) is responsible for 24-hour operation of assigned patient care unit(s). This includes the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of patient care and nursing services for the assigned area of responsibility. Serves as a clinical resource and role model for unit staff. Incorporates the needs and behaviors of patient's age group in planning and providing care.

Leadership

• Leads by example in the management of stressful situations and conflict resolution.
• Solicits staff feedback, evaluates options and advocates appropriately for staff needs.
• Facilitates effective communication between nursing and physician colleagues.
• Creates a cooperative, collaborative working relationship with other departments.

Administrative Responsibilities and Department Operations

• Actively participates in committee meetings as assigned by the service line director.
• Manages time, workload and delegates effectively.
• Collaborates with the director in establishing unit goals to support hospital objectives and priorities.
• Manages payroll, administrative duties, clerical tasks and staffing and scheduling.

Performance Improvement

• Provides input to the director in determining priorities for unit-based performance improvement initiatives.
• Guides staff in implementing and evaluating unit-based performance improvement activities.
• Coaches, mentors, and guides staff to incorporate performance improvement initiatives into practice, and holds staff accountable for compliance with regulatory standards.
• Effectively communicates the results of the patient satisfaction measures to unit-based staff.

Clinical Focus

• Serves as a resource and provides direction and guidance with clinical decision making and problem solving for staff providing patient care.
• Actively participates in resolving patient care problems ensuring timely response to customer feedback.
• Conducts patient care rounds on a regular planned basis to evaluate the quality of care, outcomes and staff competency.
• Makes recommendations to the nursing director for the standardization of equipment and supplies for patient care.

Staff Education and Development

• Facilitates orientation of new staff by participating directly in formal meetings and informal coaching sessions with orientee/preceptor.
• Identifies, develops and supports the preceptors and ensures on-going skill development, effectiveness and competence.
• Coaches, mentors, and guides staff to achieve professional and developmental goals.
• Develops staff in customer satisfaction and service recovery skills.

Department Finance

• Provides supportive data and participates in the development of the annual cost center salary and non-salary budget.
• Collaborates with the director to provide rationale for budget variances.
• Matches available resources with the demands of patient care in a cost effective manner.

Human Resource Management and Retention

• Participates in the interviewing and selection of new employees.
• Holds staff accountable by adhering to hospital policies and standards for hiring, performance expectations, discipline and termination.
• Collaborates with the director to identify individual staff plans for personal career goals, including but not exclusive to clinical ladders.
• Addresses staff concerns and potential retention problems.
• Provides initial screening in the resignation recovery process.

Qualifications

PERFORMS OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES AS REQUIRED.

JOB DEMANDS

• Occasionally lifts and moves patients.
• Moves stretchers and equipment.
• Spends prolonged periods of time walking and/or standing.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• RN with current Connecticut license.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years experience in related clinical area.
• Previous supervisory/management experience preferred.

Critical Success Factors:

• Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to manage regional responsibilities.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self directed in clinical and managerial responsibilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult teaching/learning principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other departments.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple priorities.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.