Assistant Nurse Manager Intermediate Care

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Penrose-St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to oversee daily unit operations, champion innovation, and drive performance improvement.

The ANM will collaborate with nurse leaders on staffing, budgeting, and staff development, emphasizing safety, patient experience, and evidence-based practice. Strong leadership, financial acumen, and commitment to professional growth are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required.
• Two years RN clinical experience.
• Current RN license in state of employment.
• Nursing specialty certification due within two years of hire.
• Life support certifications per department standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily productivity and expenses, assists in budget preparation.
• Supports staffing plan by matching nurse competency with patient acuity.
• Focuses on patient safety, patient experience, and performance improvement in alignment with unit goals.
• Develops an understanding around the importance of relationships and supports team dynamics by role modeling professional behavior.
• Supports professional development to improve associate retention and promotes a healthy work environment.
• Focuses on personal growth and development through involvement in professional associations and leadership.

Skills

RN license

RN experience

Budgeting

Certifications

Education

BSN/MSN

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM), you will focus on the daily operations of a unit or department, actively developing, achieving, and maintaining its goals, and acting as a champion of innovation and effectiveness.

Every day you will visibly and thoughtfully promote a positive work environment, collaborate with nurse leaders on productivity and staffing, assist in identifying staff development needs (emphasizing evidence-based practice), manage daily expenses, and prioritize patient safety, experience, and performance improvement aligned with unit goals, while encouraging employee participation and supporting professional growth.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong operational management and leadership skills, a keen ability to foster a positive and productive work environment, financial acumen, a commitment to patient safety and quality, and a proven capacity to support staff development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manages daily productivity and expenses, and supports the unit/department manager with budget preparation.
• Supports the daily staffing plan by matching nurse competency with patient acuity, with a focus on patient safety and experience.
• Focuses on patient safety, patient experience, and performance improvement in alignment with unit/department goals.
• Develops an understanding around the importance of relationships and supports team dynamics by role modeling professional behavior.
• Supports professional development to improve associate retention and promotes a healthy work environment.
• Focuses on personal growth and development through involvement in professional associations, advancing education, and knowing their role within the leadership team.

Job Requirements

Required

• A degree in nursing (BSN or MSN)
• Two (2) years clinical RN experience
• Current RN License to practice in state of employment
• Nursing Specialty Certification - Sit within six (6) months. Must achieve within two 2 years of hire to the role.
• Life Support Certifications per Department Standards; e.g. NRP, EFM, TNCC, etc.

Preferred

• Six (6) months clinical leadership

Where You'll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range

$45.26 - $74.67 /hour