Nurse Manager (RN) - Surgical ICU
Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: Manchester
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064) Work
where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford
HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride
in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to
become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching
hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that
provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made
possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the
Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation
(CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training
centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced
care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require,
they turn to us The Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care Unit is a 14-bed
unit. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, the mainstream patient population
includes motor vehicle trauma, orthopedic injuries, vascular
surgical, abdominal surgical, liver and kidney transplant, and
extensive esophagectomy patients. Under the supervision of the
rounding Surgical-Trauma Intensivist, the unit has a team of
Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses,
Registered Nurses and surgical house staff physicians consisting of
interns and residents. Job Summary The Nursing Manager is a
Registered Nurse (RN) who has responsibility for the supervision of
patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations. This
position supervises a work group to ensure that a high quality,
cost-effective patient and family centered care is provided in
support of the hospital's strategic plan, and the function's goals
and objectives. This position works collaboratively with functional
leadership and is responsible for the oversight of daily operations
of the assigned department including off shift and weekend
supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff. This position
manages resources, quality improvement, payroll, creating and
maintaining colleague schedules and monitors patient throughput to
facilitate efficient clinical operations. In addition, this
position is responsible for a safe and therapeutic unit
environment, which includes working in the department as staff RN
to assist as needed. This position supports leadership in ensuring
standards of excellence and professional development are fostered
and met. This position also participates in and may lead
Performance Improvement work in their assigned department.
Qualifications Qualifications: Current Connecticut Registered Nurse
license required. Bachelor's degree required.* Master's degree
preferred. One degree must be in Nursing. Certification in nursing
administration is required within 5 years of assuming position.
Minimum 2-3 years relevant clinical experience. CPR certification
preferred. Demonstrated progressive leadership skills. Strong
written and verbal communications skills required. Exceptions to
the educational requirement will be evaluated on an individual
basis. For example, a strong candidate in the process of completing
the educational requirement will be considered. Continued progress
toward completion of the educational requirement within five years
will be required. 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 . As an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization
will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an
applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
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