Charge Nurse - Surgical Acute Care Leader

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth in Denver, CO is seeking a Charge Nurse in Surgical Acute Care to lead patient-centered care and coordinate unit operations. You will mentor nursing staff, support daily rounds, and ensure safe, compassionate care for surgical patients.

You will partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan, implement, and evaluate care, while advancing quality improvement and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit operations and staffing to ensure efficient, safe patient flow.
• Support and guide nursing staff through clinical best practices and mentorship.
• Ensure safe, compassionate care for surgical acute-care patients.
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Promote quality improvement and effective communication across the care team.

Job description

UCHealth in Denver, CO is seeking a Charge Nurse in Surgical Acute Care to lead patient-centered care and coordinate unit operations. You will mentor nursing staff, support daily rounds, and ensure safe, compassionate care for surgical patients.

You will partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan, implement, and evaluate care, while advancing quality improvement and effective communication.