Summary: Accountable to the clinical manager for the day to day operations of the nursing unit. Assists the clinical manager in administrative management; organization, planning, directing and development of the nursing unit(s). Assists clinical manager in development of staffing plan for annual budget and provides input for non-salary budget. Provides managerial responsibilities in the absence of the clinical manager.

Job Relationships:

Accountable to: Clinical Manager

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience and Skills: This position requires a minimum formal education of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in nursing, and a minimum of five (5) years job related experience, or, is actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or demonstrates competencies for the role of the clinical manager through extensive clinical experience.

Demonstrates excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills. Demonstrates ability to coach, mentor and influence.

Required: License, Registration, Certification Requirements: State of CT Registered Nurse License

Desired: Certification in a specialty.