Per Diem Administrative House Manager NMH; Nursing

Overview

At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

New Milford Hospital is an 85‑bed hospital that is part of the Danbury Hospital Campus, serving the people of Litchfield County for more than 100 years. We are a top destination for advanced surgical services and offer world-class cancer, cardiac, and neuroscience care. Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group – Grade A for quality and patient safety
• American Heart Association – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
• American College of Radiology – Mammography accreditation
• Nationally recognized Plow‑to‑Plate program

Status:
Per Diem

Shift: Rotation – Variable

Manages the Nursing and operational functions of New Milford Hospital on varied shifts. Supports overall care delivery of the Nursing Department in coordination with the Nurse Managers. Maintains schedule and staffing in absence of the Nurse Manager. Collaborates with the Charge RN and other department charge personnel. Directs patient care in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Contributes to the overall budget goals.

Participates in operational meetings. Reviews patient charts for quality compliance to support the nurse Manager and improve patient care. Participates in compliance and staff education. Oversees and directs care and facility needs off hours. Supports unit and hospital goals. Communicates with Leadership team routinely. Primary responsibility for New Milford Hospital and its facilities on evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Supports and enforces current hospital clinical and administrative policies and procedures, JCAHO standards, CT State Department of Health Codes, and other state and federal legislation/law.
• Reports all unusual occurrences to the Administrator on Call, documents as appropriate.
• Coordinates all nursing units with respect to schedules, assignments and quality of care on a 24‑hour basis (with Nurse Managers) and documents as appropriate.
• Counsels employees in priority‑setting and problem‑solving and makes referrals to appropriate resources with documentation. May conduct performance evaluations or provide input on staff performance.
• Participates in follow‑up/support during clinical orientation/education.
• Uses knowledge and experience to continuously contribute to the development of nursing department goals and objectives.
• Supplies, equipment, medications and/or medical records to facilitate delivery of quality patient care.
• Observes and supports a safe working environment and reports concerns/issues to Safety Officer and/or Infection Control Coordinator.
• Strives to work within the budgetary limits and within organizational cost guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective human relation skills that promote and maximize communication with patients, families, the healthcare team and the community.
• Ensures compliance with the Union contract.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

Strong leadership, critical thinking and communication skills. Must be able to problem solve and effectively resolve conflict across all departments in the organization.

Minimum Experience:

five years

Desired:
Master of Science (preferred in Nursing). Advanced nursing specialty certification.

Location:

21 Elm St, New Milford, CT

Department:
Nursing Admin NMH

Salary: $70.00 Hourly

Seniority Level: Mid–Senior level

Employment Type:

Other

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Registered Nurse

• Bachelor's Level Degree

• Significant manual skills / motor coordination & finger dexterity
• Some occupational risk
• Medium to heavy effort; may exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets. We will endeavor to make a…