Hospitalist Jobs in Hartford, CT

Director Of Inpatient Nursing, Bone & Joint Institute

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. From diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation, the Bone & Joint Institute offers an unparalleled network of coordinated services for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and orthopedic injuries. Bone & Joint Institute patients have access to leading edge technologies like precision MAKOplasty robotic surgery, hip resurfacing, a special Fragility Fracture Program and new approaches in anesthesia to get you up and moving more quickly. Whether you need a total joint replacement or help recovering quickly from a minor sports injury, our orthopedic specialists offer the most successful approaches to getting you back on your feet.

Position Summary: The Director of Inpatient Nursing for the Bone & Joint Institute will provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the provider leadership team for Orthopedics, Hospitalist Medicine, Neuro Spine, Trauma, Podiatry, and Rehabilitation at Hartford Hospital. The Director, working collaboratively with physician leaders, the executive leadership team and relevant clinical and administrative leaders, will plan comprehensive programs and ensure that the highest level of quality patient centered care is delivered. Working closely with the Physician in Chief and VP of BJI, the Director will improve operating results across the service lines by creating an integrated service line business plan and operational metrics that align with the achievement of key hospital strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides leadership to the Orthopedic Unit Managers in identifying resources required to achieve quality and safe patient care results.
• As a champion of the Hartford Healthcare culture, the Director models the HHC Leadership behaviors to inspire and mentor staff
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and clinical protocols in alignment with hospital standards.
• Ensures delivery of evidence-based nursing care in orthopedic surgical and non-surgical cases.
• Monitors patient satisfaction scores and implement service improvement strategies
• Creates a thriving, trusting team culture. Provides team with clear expectations and feedback and encourages professional development, identifying opportunities for growth and ongoing education
• Develops and monitors operating budget and assures appropriate resource allocations. Provides financial management expertise for strategic planning, budgeting, analysis and decision-making
• Collaborates with administration, peers, colleagues and attending physicians regarding the patient care model with a focus on aligning nursing practice to ensure consistency and continuity across the organization
• Collaborates with medical staff, physical therapy, and case management to optimize patient outcomes
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission as well as State, local and federal regulatory agencies. Consults with recommendations from professional bodies to ensure evidence-based practice

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and Master's Degree are required. One degree must be in nursing
• Current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
• Five plus years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care setting
• Experience in direct operational issues in a 24/7 clinical environment
• Highly effective analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong communications skills required - both written and verbal
• Visible leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills who relates well with all levels of the organization
• A creative, forward-thinking leader with the proven ability to engage, coach and mentor direct reports, colleagues and other key stakeholders
• A demonstrated track record designing strategies and delivering solutions in areas including, but not limited to, patient experience, patient safety, employee engagement and workflow redesign
• The ability to work with diverse groups of physicians (voluntary/full-time, teaching/nonteaching) and appreciate their contributions to the strategic direction of the healthcare system

We take great care of careers. 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)