Associate Nurse Manager Emergency Department

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora is seeking an experienced ED Registered Nurse with leadership capabilities. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality outcomes, and unit oversight, reporting to the Nurse Manager.

On-site, full-time schedule with day shifts and a pay range of $42.90–$66.50 per hour depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in ED, 1+ year leadership, ACLS, PALS, and RN licensure, plus a BSN.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current license and board eligibility.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leadership at the department level to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
• Evaluate staff performance and participate in coaching and development.
• Support operational efficiency and adherence to care standards.
• Collaborate with educators to meet unit educational needs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

ACLS

PALS Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Description

3+ years of recent ED registered nurse experience strongly preferred. 1+ years of recent leadership experience strongly preferred.

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Emerg Aurora Central, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Aurmiss Free Standing ED

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $42.90 - $66.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Assists the Nurse Manager in providing leadership at the department/unit level to enhance patient safety and optimize quality patient outcomes. Assumes delegated responsibility for oversight of unit operations and professional practice standards.

Responsibilities

Assists the Nurse Manager with the evaluation of staff. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for the unit and the patient population. Participates in providing and monitoring staff competencies.

Actively coaches and develops staff, serving as a role model for staff by demonstrating effective communication skills and problem-solving techniques and in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with the CNS/Educator to meet the educational needs of the unit(s) to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient-care requirements.

Assists with managing the provision of adequate resources including the equitable distribution of work and matching of assigned provider competency to patient needs. Facilitates processes to improve patient throughput throughout the organization.

Works with the Nurse Manager to identify and resolve operational/budgetary, patient, and personnel issues. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care protocols, guidelines and strategic initiatives.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS Certification
• Bachelor's in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant certification as determined at position level.
• 3 years of experience in related clinical areas.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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