Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) – Med/Surg

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Avon, Hartford County, is hiring an Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) for our medical-surgical unit. This full-time leadership role blends hands-on patient care with unit management, offering an ideal opportunity for a registered nurse ready to grow into clinical leadership on our evening shift team.

About the Role

You'll support the operations and clinical excellence of our med-surg unit while remaining engaged in direct patient care. Your shift runs 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM on a rotating schedule: alternating weeks of 30 and 40 hours totaling 70 hours biweekly. You'll work every other weekend with no holiday rotation, providing scheduling predictability throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit operations and resource management during evening shift hours
• Support and mentor nursing staff with clinical guidance and professional development
• Ensure adherence to patient safety standards, protocols, and regulatory compliance
• Participate in staffing decisions and scheduling to maintain appropriate unit coverage
• Facilitate communication between clinical teams and hospital leadership
• Identify and lead unit improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and operational efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Current Connecticut RN licensure required
• 3–5+ years of registered nursing experience, preferably in medical-surgical or acute care settings
• Demonstrated leadership ability and capacity to support and motivate a nursing team
• Strong clinical judgment combined with operational perspective
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and continuous professional growth

About Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, based in Avon, is part of Hartford HealthCare, a network committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and advancing nursing excellence. Our medical-surgical unit is built on a foundation of clinical expertise, collaboration, and dedication to patient outcomes.

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