Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.  CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Functioning within the framework for professional nursing practice, the Patient Unit Manager supports and assists the Director. This position has 24- hour accountability for managing resources (human, material and financial), to ensure quality, cost-effective delivery of patient services for specific patient populations, in a defined area across the continuum.  This is accomplished by direct action, delegation, coaching and support of unit-based shared governance councils. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education:  Bachelor's degree 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.

Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license required.  Certification in nursing administration is required within 5 years of assuming position.  CPR certification preferred.

Preferred Requirements

Education: Master's degree preferred. One degree must be in Nursing

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements 

• Demonstrated progressive leadership skills.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills 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.