Assistant Nurse Manager - Med/Surg Oncology unit

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager provides hands-on clinical and operational leadership for a fast-paced medical–surgical inpatient unit. This role serves as a senior clinical resource for nursing staff, supporting evidence-based practice, patient flow, quality outcomes, and staff development.

The Assistant Nurse Manager works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care—especially for complex patient populations—while supporting daily operations and maintaining strong clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership and real-time coaching to nursing staff

• Support patient throughput, including admissions, transfers, and discharges

• Promote evidence-based practice, quality, and patient safety initiatives

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to RNs and charge nurses

• Support staffing coordination and shift-to-shift continuity of care

• Partner with leadership to improve unit metrics and performance

Schedule

36-hours position with flexible scheduling options, including:

• Three 8-hour shifts + one 12-hour shift, or

• Three 12-hour shifts with alternating patterns
  Includes designated overlap into evening shifts to support operations.

Qualifications Required:

• Current RN license (state specific)

• BSN from an accredited nursing program

Preferred:

• MSN

• Prior inpatient or medical–surgical leadership experience

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a community-based teaching hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across the Greater Waterbury region. As part of a mission-driven health system, Saint Mary’s offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient safety, and community health.

The hospital is known for its collaborative care environment, commitment to professional development, and emphasis on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Saint Mary’s fosters a culture where nurses and clinical leaders play a vital role in advancing evidence-based practice and improving patient outcomes.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.