Nursing Manager Jobs in Fairfield, CT

A Nursing Manager is a critical healthcare professional who oversees the operations of a specific department or unit within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. They handle staffing, budgeting, patient care standards, performance evaluations, and policy development and implementation. A Nursing Manager ensures the quality of patient care, promotes staff development, and adheres to regulatory and compliance rules. They must be proficient in communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They should also demonstrate expertise in clinical skills relevant to their unit.

To become a Nursing Manager, one typically needs a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), along with relevant certifications like the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credential. Prior to becoming a Nursing Manager, an individual might serve in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. These roles provide the necessary clinical experience and leadership skills required for the complex responsibilities a Nursing Manager undertakes.

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The Role The Nursing Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in driving excellence in patient care, operational efficiency, and team engagement within the Nursing Department....

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Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Critical Care

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing Existing incumbents as of March 1, 2024 must obtain BSN within 3 years of this date Experience 2 years of acute care nursing experience required...

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Asst Nurse Manager -Short Stay/Pre Admission Testing Center/GI Suite

  • St. Vincent's Medical Center
  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing Existing incumbents as of March 1, 2024 must obtain BSN within 3 years of this date Preferred Requirements Education Masters...

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Nurse Manager (RN) / Invasive Cardiology

  • St. Vincent's Medical Center
  • Hamden, CT (22 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (22 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Shift Detail: Monday- Friday, 7a- 3:30p, with 24 hr accountability for the covered departments. Must have 3 years relevant clinical experience...

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Clinical Team Manager (Nurse Manager) - HomeCare

  • Hartford HealthCare at Home
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Location Detail: 65 Commercial Blvd Torrington (10413) Shift Detail: Weekday position to manage the nursing staff for the Torrington office. Oversee daily staffing operations, quality metrics,...

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Nurse Supervisor (RN) - Nurse Coordinators

  • Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in...

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Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Med/Surg

  • Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; MSN preferred Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience preferred Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience required...

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Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Telemetry

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Shift Detail: 4 shifts equal 40 hours varied days hours Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues...

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Patient Care Administrative Nurse (RN) Supervisor

  • St. Vincent's Medical Center
  • Westport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westport, CT (4 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Location Detail: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437) Shift Detail: Rotating shifts as available, including weekends and holidays Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford...

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Assistant Nursing Care Coordinator ( RN )

  • St. Catherine of Siena
  • Port Jefferson, NY (19 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (19 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Salary Range...

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Operating Room Assistant Nursing Care Coordinator - ANCC

  • St. Catherine of Siena
  • Smithtown, NY (21 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Smithtown, NY (21 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

Overview The Operating Room ANCC participates in the organization, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating,...

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RN - Care Nurse Supervisor SNF

  • Benchmark Senior Living
  • Norwalk, CT (8 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT (8 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

This position is located in Redding, CTCurrently seeking to fill the following schedules:FT RN to work 30 hr 3pm - 11pm weekly schedule with e/o weekend requirementPT RN to work 11.5 hr 7am -7pm...

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Nurse Supervisor (RN)

  • Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in...

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Nurse Educator - Oncology Multispecialty/Cell Therapy

  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

education teams....

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Assistant Nurse Manager - Pulmonary Progressive Care/Medicine

  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Fairfield, CT

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Fairfield, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.5%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
High School or GED
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers in Fairfield, CT
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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