RN Nurse Manager, Inpatient General Surgery Unit

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Transform Patient Care. At Saint Mary's Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, we are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to the communities we serve. We are seeking an experienced and engaging Nurse Manager to lead our Inpatient General Surgery Unit and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, professional development, and patient-centered care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is passionate about staff engagement, quality outcomes, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams. The Nurse Manager will play a key role in advancing nursing practice, supporting colleague growth, strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships, and delivering exceptional surgical patient care.

Position Summary The Nurse Manager is accountable for the leadership, management, and advancement of clinical operations within the Inpatient General Surgery Unit. This leader will oversee daily operations, staff development, quality and patient safety initiatives, resource management, and regulatory compliance while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. The successful candidate will inspire and empower nursing staff, lead through change, promote evidence-based practice, and create an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and engaged.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations of the General Surgery Unit

• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture

• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives

• Manage staffing, performance, recruitment, and development

• Support professional growth and accountability across the unit

What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced nurse leader who can build an engaged, high-performing team while driving quality, accountability, and exceptional patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience leading a nursing unit or clinical team

• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills

• A track record of improving quality, safety, and operational performance

• Success developing and mentoring staff

• The ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines

• A commitment to patient-centered care, professional growth, and continuous improvement

• Experience leading teams through change and transformation

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

• Previous nursing leadership or management experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare leadership degree

• Progressive leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting

• Experience in surgical services, medical-surgical nursing, or inpatient surgical care

Why Join Saint Mary's Hospital?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

• Collaborative and supportive leadership team

• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate care

• Commitment to nursing excellence, quality outcomes, and patient safety

• Be part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to serving the community

/Facility Information Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.

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.