Nurse Manager (RN) Emergency Department Behavioral Health

Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: Bristol
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067) Student Debt Forgiveness, Free on-site gym, generous 401k match, Mind/Body Wellness Initiatives Come be part of a dynamic team of over 40,000 colleagues' organization wide. You will enjoy the benefits of the above offerings as well as many additional generous benefits to honor our employee's financial, physical, and mental health. The Emergency Department at Hartford Hospital is responsible for treating a wide variety of patients, from basic ailments to the most complex traumas, at our Level I Trauma Center. This unit has some of the highest acuity in the region, requiring our nurses to think and act quickly to meet the varying needs of our patients. Comprised of 108 beds, the unit is subdivided into different pods, including the Purple Pod for Behavioral Health patients and Red Pod for the most critical cases. We are also a Comprehensive Stroke and Cardiac Center and accredited Geriatric ED. Successful healthcare providers on this unit are highly skilled, agile and resilient, with the ability to work together to make sure we have a safe environment and provide the highest level of satisfaction to our staff and patients Are you a dynamic mental health professional in search of a challenging and rewarding ED crisis position? Housed within the largest Level I Trauma Emergency Department in the state of Connecticut, is a 22-bed behavioral health crisis unit, waiting for you! Join a dynamic and collaborative team of inter-disciplinary team members, including nurses, psychiatrists, medical doctors, social workers, and ancillary personnel as we provide emergency care to our most vulnerable mental health population. In this fast-paced environment you'll work with like-minded professionals who value quality mental health care and advocacy for the mental health population. Our ideal candidate would have at least one year of inpatient or behavioral crisis nursing experience and is looking to take on the next challenge in their career. Collaborating with the Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital, we are able to provide many resources and educational opportunities for your growth. Nurse Educators embedded within Behavioral Health are actively involved in the crisis area. CPI certification is provided during orientation. Collaborative efforts with the Purple Light Project and Hartford HealthCare's state-wide Behavioral Health Network, advocating in concert for the mental health population. Under the leadership of the Nursing Director, the Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for the 24-hour planning, organizing, directing and evaluation of clinical, administrative and operational and regulatory/compliance activities for their assigned department(s). The scope of management responsibilities includes clinical and safety practices of nurses and other members of the clinical team, professional nursing practice, leadership and professional growth, human resource management, financial performance, system coordination and clinical performance (safety, patient experience and quality) improvement.
Qualifications
Active CT RN license BSN Master of Science in Nursing preferred 1 years of experience leading employees in an emergency care or behavioral health setting Minimum of 3 Years of relevant experience in clinical practice. Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership required. Strong communications skills required - both written, verbal and public speaking/teaching. BLS required 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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