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Assistant Manager Patient Care (Nursing), General Surgical
Nuvance HealthUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Feb 2026
💰 $190,580/yr
About the role
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include the following:
Summary:
Supports Patient Care Manager in implementation and monitoring of the patient care delivery system and related nursing practice standards in collaboration with the nursing leadership team. Responsible for the quality of patient care and provides leadership, coordination of unit, including day to day management and evaluation of nursing staff. Accountable for ensuring quality, financials, employee engagement, and patient experience in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
Requirement:
Education: BSN or Advanced degree in nursing required (or completion of either within 2 years).
Experience: 2 years of relevant clinical experience, with 1 year of leadership experience or demonstrated leadership skills. Nursing Certification in leadership or related specialty preferred. Membership in a Healthcare/Nursing professional organization preferred.
License: New York State RN License (Vassar Brothers Hospital, Putnam Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital)
CT State RN License (Danbury Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Sharon Hospital)
Certifications required based on unit specialties
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital AveWork Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Schedule: Eve/Night 10
Work Shift: 10-hour shift; 2:00pm-12:30am (may vary)Department: General Surgical Department
Exempt: YesGrade: L1Salary Range: $51.31 - $95.29 Hourly
Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse
Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Level DegreeWorking conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Some occupational risk
* Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
Summary:
Supports Patient Care Manager in implementation and monitoring of the patient care delivery system and related nursing practice standards in collaboration with the nursing leadership team. Responsible for the quality of patient care and provides leadership, coordination of unit, including day to day management and evaluation of nursing staff. Accountable for ensuring quality, financials, employee engagement, and patient experience in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
Requirement:
Education: BSN or Advanced degree in nursing required (or completion of either within 2 years).
Experience: 2 years of relevant clinical experience, with 1 year of leadership experience or demonstrated leadership skills. Nursing Certification in leadership or related specialty preferred. Membership in a Healthcare/Nursing professional organization preferred.
License: New York State RN License (Vassar Brothers Hospital, Putnam Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital)
CT State RN License (Danbury Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Sharon Hospital)
Certifications required based on unit specialties
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital AveWork Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Schedule: Eve/Night 10
Work Shift: 10-hour shift; 2:00pm-12:30am (may vary)Department: General Surgical Department
Exempt: YesGrade: L1Salary Range: $51.31 - $95.29 Hourly
Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse
Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Level DegreeWorking conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Some occupational risk
* Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
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