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Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) – Med/Surg

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital · Avon, Hartford County

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Interview prep

Expect scenarios on Med/Surg acuity, conflict on the floor, staffing under pressure, and how you partner with physicians and the Nurse Manager. Prepare concrete examples of coaching, patient-safety events, and throughput at a community hospital scale.

Fit summary

Best fit: licensed RN with Med/Surg depth who wants frontline leadership—coaching, operations, and quality—without leaving the unit. Less ideal if you want remote work or pure bedside care only (role is on-site leadership).

Day in the role

As Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) on Med/Surg at this community hospital, you coordinate shift staffing and assignments, coach bedside RNs and techs, escalate clinical concerns, and keep throughput, safety, and quality metrics on track while remaining available for complex patient care.

Skills to emphasize

Maintain active RN licensure and Med/Surg leadership skills (staffing, escalation, quality). Free study options: Saylor Academy — Health Sciences courses (free); Coursera — audit-track healthcare courses (free to learn).

FAQ from this listing

Where is Charlotte Hungerford Hospital based?

It is a 109-bed community hospital in Torrington, Connecticut; the posting lists Avon, Hartford County.

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is not remote; Assistant Nurse Manager work is unit-based.

What free learning resources fit this path?

Saylor Academy Health Sciences courses are free; Coursera healthcare courses are free to learn on the audit track.

Company facts (cached)

Website: charlottehungerford.org

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 109-bed community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

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. How to Apply Apply now through this job listing to join the nursing leadership team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Avon, Hartford County.

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