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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

New Milford Hospital, an 85-bed hospital part of the Danbury Hospital Campus, has been serving the people of Litchfield County for more than 100 years. We are a top destination for advanced surgical services and offer world-class cancer, cardiac, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include:

* The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety

* American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

* American College of Radiology - Mammography accreditation

* Nationally recognized Plow-to-Plate program

Many of our employees have been working at New Milford Hospital for over 25 years, and some have multiple generations of family members as co-workers. Our commitment to caring for others extends to our team members. We encourage each other to share ideas and concerns and always take the opportunity to celebrate and recognize our colleagues' efforts. We are proud of our team members and regard them all as valued members of the New Milford family.

Status : Per Diem

Shift : Rotation. Variable

Summary:

Manages the Nursing and operational functions of New Milford Hospital on varied shifts. Supports the overall care delivery of the Nursing Department in coordination with the Nurse Managers. Maintains the schedule and staffing in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Collaborates with the Charge RN as well as other department charge personnel. Directs patient care in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Contributes to the overall budget goals. Participates in operational meetings. Reviews patient charts for quality compliance to support the nurse Manager and improve patient care. Participates in compliance and staff education. Oversees and directs care and facility needs on off hours. Supports unit and hospital goals. Communicates with Leadership team routinely. Primary responsibility for New Milford Hospital and its facilities on evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities:

1. Supports and enforces current hospital clinical and admnistrative policies and procedures, JCAHO standards, CT State Department of Health Codes, and other state and federal legislation/law.

2. Reports all unusual occurrences to the "Administrator on Call", documents as appropriate.

3. Coordinates all nursing units with respect to schedules, assignments, and quality of care on a 24 hour basis (with Nurse Managers) and documents as appropriate.

4. Counsels employees in priority-setting and problem-solving and makes referrals to appropriate resources with documentation. May conduct performance evaluations or provide input on staff performance.

5. Participates in follow-up/support during clinical orientation/education.

6. Uses knowledge and experience to continuously contribute to the development of nursing department goals and objectives.

7. Supplements and/or obtains supplies, equipment, medications, and/or medical records, etc. to facilitate the delivery of quality patient care.

8. Observes and supports a safe working environment and reports concerns/issues to Safety Officer and/or Infection Control Coordinator.

9. Strives to work within the budgetary limits and within organizational cost guidelines.

10. Demonstrates effective human relation skills that promote and maximize communication with patients, families, the healthcare team, and the community.

11. Ensures compliance with the Union contract.

12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Required: Strong leadership, critical thinking and communication skills. Must be able to problem solve and effectively resolve conflict across all departments in organization.

Minimum Experience: five years

Desired: Master of Science (preferred in Nursing). Advanced nursing specialty certification.

Department: Nursing Admin NMH

Salary Range: $70.00 Hourly

Credentials:

Essential:

* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

* Cardio Pulminary Resuscitation

* Registered Nurse

Education:

Essential:

* Bachelor's Level Degree

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

* Some occupational risk

* Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Withstrong hearts andopen minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.