21 Psychiatric jobs in Montauk

Psychiatric Medical Director, Inpatient, Employed
Health System is seeking a behavioral healthcare leader for an opportunity to provide inpatient medical directorship in both a clinical and administrative capacity to a collaborative multi-disciplinary team (psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses, mental health clinicians, and social workers). Director will have a Monday through Friday schedule with shared rotating call coverage. The Medical Director will assume clinical, administrative, and managerial responsibility for a 24-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. The Director will provide leadership and staff support regarding general patient care, medication management and medical issues. The Director will also maintain a caseload of up to 10 inpatients while engaging in psychiatric assessments, daily treatment team meetings, discharge planning and indicated family meetings/communications. Directorship includes a Faculty appointment, Supervision of medical students rotating on the psychiatric service, Voluntary participation in didactics/ research and Participation in faculty development with both our undergraduate and graduate medical education program. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, sound clinical abilities, well- developed administrative/managerial skills be hard-working, dedicated to high quality patient care, and available to mentor and assist others working on the unit in providing the same.

Position Information:

Position 44777: Call Jerome Offutt at (

Psychiatric Physician for Medical Director to join Community Health practice in eastern CT Imed Job #5037 * 1 hour to Providence RI and just 45 minutes to Hartford CT * will consider someonethat is BE/BC in adult and or child psychiatry. • The Behavioral Health Medical Director is responsible for providing coordinated psychiatric services to patients utilizing the clinical services of the practice * Clinical services provided include routine and crisis adult and pediatric care as assigned. The scope of practice includes evaluation, diagnosis, medication assessments and adjustment, patient education, and treatment planning. * as Medical Director you shall assume responsibility for the development and realization of an individual ongoing care plan for all patients. As Medical Director for the BH Department, you are medically responsible for the delivery of health care for the Behavioral Health Dept., including direct oversight of the medication management providers * Bilingual Spanish//English is a plus but not required * competitive salary along with an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, 5 weeks Paid time Off, 9 Paid holidays, 4 CME days off withannual stipend ($2500) and loan forgiveness via NHSC. discount on Verizon Wireless phone plans, local gym and BJ's membership discount. Relocation Assistance etc * Interested in at least having a phone call to learn more? If so contact Susan Steiner or email me a current resume for my confidential review to

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday. Shift can be working four - (10) hour shifts; 2:00 pm -12:00 am, or five - (8) hour shifts; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

Work where every moment  matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager in the Psychiatric Inpatient and Emergency Department is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision.  Works closely with the emergency department and Inpatient behavioral health staff. 

Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload.  Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment.  Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred. 

Experience :

• (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three or more years preferred.
• (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
• (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred. 

Licensure, Certification, Registration :

• Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements   

• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.   
• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team 
• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Tuition reimbursement available within program guidelines
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health 
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is  your moment .

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday. Shift can be working four - (10) hour shifts; 2:00 pm -12:00 am, or five - (8) hour shifts; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

Work where every moment  matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager in the Psychiatric Inpatient and Emergency Department is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision.  Works closely with the emergency department and Inpatient behavioral health staff. 

Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload.  Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment.  Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred. 

Experience :

• (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three or more years preferred.
• (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
• (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred. 

Licensure, Certification, Registration :

• Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements   

• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.   
• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team 
• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Tuition reimbursement available within program guidelines
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health 
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is  your moment .

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday. Shift can be working four - (10) hour shifts; 2:00 pm -12:00 am, or five - (8) hour shifts; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

Work where every moment  matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager in the Psychiatric Inpatient and Emergency Department is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision.  Works closely with the emergency department and Inpatient behavioral health staff. 

Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload.  Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment.  Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred. 

Experience :

• (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three or more years preferred.
• (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
• (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred. 

Licensure, Certification, Registration :

• Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements   

• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.   
• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team 
• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Tuition reimbursement available within program guidelines
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health 
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is  your moment .

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday. Shift can be working four - (10) hour shifts; 2:00 pm -12:00 am, or five - (8) hour shifts; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

Work where every moment  matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager in the Psychiatric Inpatient and Emergency Department is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision.  Works closely with the emergency department and Inpatient behavioral health staff. 

Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload.  Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment.  Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred. 

Experience :

• (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three or more years preferred.
• (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
• (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred. 

Licensure, Certification, Registration :

• Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements   

• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.   
• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team 
• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Tuition reimbursement available within program guidelines
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health 
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is  your moment .

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday. Shift can be working four - (10) hour shifts; 2:00 pm -12:00 am, or five - (8) hour shifts; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

Work where every moment  matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager in the Psychiatric Inpatient and Emergency Department is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision.  Works closely with the emergency department and Inpatient behavioral health staff. 

Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload.  Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment.  Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred. 

Experience :

• (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three or more years preferred.
• (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
• (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred. 

Licensure, Certification, Registration :

• Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements   

• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.   
• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team 
• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Tuition reimbursement available within program guidelines
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health 
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is  your moment .

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday. Shift can be working four - (10) hour shifts; 2:00 pm -12:00 am, or five - (8) hour shifts; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

Work where every moment  matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager in the Psychiatric Inpatient and Emergency Department is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision.  Works closely with the emergency department and Inpatient behavioral health staff. 

Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload.  Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment.  Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred. 

Experience :

• (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three or more years preferred.
• (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
• (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred. 

Licensure, Certification, Registration :

• Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements   

• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.   
• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team 
• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Tuition reimbursement available within program guidelines
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health 
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is  your moment .

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday.

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Shift can be working four - (10) hour shifts; 2:00 pm -12:00 am, or five - (8) hour shifts; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.

Work where every moment  matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager in the Psychiatric Inpatient and Emergency Department is recognized as the clinical expert in their service line and a leadership role model for Registered Nurses and all staff under their supervision.  Works closely with the emergency department and Inpatient behavioral health staff. 

Directs the work in such a way to ensure the overall movement of patients through the department in a safe and efficient manner. This position will assign all patient care activities assuring that staff are qualified to care for assigned patients, support team members, and ensure quality and service excellence to our patients. They will also facilitate challenging situations. Appropriately assigns the workload.  Responsible for monitoring & maintaining staff performance. Nursing leaders will role model excellent attendance, positive attitude, respectful communication, Hartford Healthcare Core Values of Excellence, Safety, Caring and Integrity, Promote and support a healthy work environment, and role model HHC leadership behaviors at all times.

Education :

• 
  
• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment.  Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred. 
  

Experience :

• 
  
• (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three or more years preferred.
  
• (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
  
• (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
  
• Leadership experience preferred. 
  

Licensure, Certification, Registration :

• 
  
• Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
  
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements   

• 
  
• Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
  
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.   
  
• Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team 
  
• Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.
  

We take great care of careers.

Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• 
  
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
  
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
  
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
  
• Tuition reimbursement available within program guidelines
  
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health 
  
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
  

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment .