Assistant Nurse Manager - Congestive Heart Program

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Saint Francis Hospital – Hartford, CT
Full-Time | Days | 40 Hours per Week

Overview

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to join our Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Unit, a newly renovated 32-bed unit and nationally recognized Center of Excellence for Heart Failure.

This leadership role supports patients with acute and chronic CHF, AFib, CAD, STEMI, pacemaker/ICD placements, and future LVAD services. The Nurse Leader I provides frontline leadership, operational oversight, and staff support while promoting evidence-based care and a respectful, healing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise charge nurses and frontline clinical staff
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, assignments, and unit throughput
• Support performance management, coaching, and staff development
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards
• Promote evidence-based practice and clinical excellence
• Lead teams through change, improvement initiatives, and innovation
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and healing work environment
• Build strong relationships through compassionate, effective communication

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active RN license in Connecticut
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Leadership-related certifications

Position Highlights

• Lead on a nationally recognized Heart Failure Center of Excellence
• Opportunity to support growth of advanced cardiac and LVAD services
• Highly collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Visible, hands-on leadership role with real impact on outcomes
• Mission-driven, people-first culture
• Strong support for leadership development and career growth

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Leadership development and internal career advancement
• Employee wellness programs and colleague assistance resources

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Days
• 40 hours per week

About Saint Francis Hospital

Founded in 1897, Saint Francis Hospital is a 617-bed, Level I Trauma Center and a major teaching hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. As part of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, we are committed to compassionate, high-quality care rooted in dignity, respect, and clinical excellence.

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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.