Assistant Nurse Manager

Job Description - Assistant Nurse Manager (26163676)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Torrington-Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Job

: Behavioral Health

Organization

: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Job Posting

: Sep 15, 2026

Assistant Nurse Manager - (26163676)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 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

The Assistant 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Works with department Charge/Resource Nurse in adjusting the unit staffing pattern to reflect changes in care requirements, patient census and staffing resources.

• Manages and develops colleagues to include performance feedback and reviews, promotions, salary recommendations, corrective action and separations. Teaches, coaches and mentors colleagues to encourage their professional growth and development.

• Manages staffing schedule and payroll to include monitoring and addressing attendance issues.

• Promotes compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory body standards by consistent rounding and performing tracers and audits.

• Assists nursing leadership with investigating and reviewing patient concerns, key performance indicators (KPI), colleague health exposures and compliance issues.

• Communicates department/leadership decisions and policies to colleagues. Cascades the flow of information from leadership to the clinical team.

• Participates on department and hospital committees.

• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master''s degree preferred
• Two years of acute care nursing experience required
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
• Registered Nurse, State of CT
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Other certifications may be required by specialty

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

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.

Other Locations

: United States

Work Locations

:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

540 Litchfield Street

Torrington 06790

Standard Hours Per Week: 32

Part-time (2 - 39 hours)