Emergency Department Manager

Gunnison Valley Health; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 4,070,000 - 6,294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Company matched retirement from day 1

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual

Employee Assistance Program

Nutrition consultations

Discounted fitness membership

Food & beverage discounts

Scenic Colorado commute

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health in Colorado is seeking an Emergency Department Nurse Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of daily ED operations, ensuring staff wellbeing and delivering high-quality patient care. This role requires RN licensing in CO, BSN preferred, and ED leadership experience.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation support, tuition reimbursement, and a healthy work-life balance in the Gunnison Valley’s mountain community, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing preferred; graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current RN license in Colorado (or compact state) and BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC certifications required.
• Leadership experience within the last 2 years in the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Patient Care Services to support and provide oversight of daily ED operations.
• Remain clinically oriented to work in the Emergency Department as a team member to provide assistance and coverage when needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with nursing leadership, medical staff, support staff, case management, social work, and other departments to plan, direct, evaluate, and review care for patients and their families.
• Provide problem solving, decision making, and communication skills when interacting with various disciplines.
• The ED Nursing Manager is responsible for hiring, performance evaluations, and addressing staff performance issues.
• Implement quality control and improvement, assess satisfaction of patients, families, staff, and providers, review policies, develop development plans, schedule staff, and lead staff meetings.
• Work to understand and implement State Regulatory principles to ensure standards of excellence.

Job description

Description

Emergency Department Nurse Manager

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Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a company matched retirement plan that increases with years of service, there are other great perks including:

• Relocation assistance and local, affordable transitional housing
• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, company matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment (increasing with years of service)
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing strategic leadership and oversight in supervision of patient care and emergency department operations while ensuring the well-being and comfort of staff and patients to support the mission and goals of GVH. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing preferred, graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Experience: Leadeship experience within the last 2 years with training and experience in the Emergency Department.
• Licenses/Certification: Current, valid RN license in the State of Colorado (or compact state) and BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC certifications required.

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and service. As part of the team you will:

• Partner with the Director of Patient Care Services to support and provide oversight of daily ED operations.
• Remain clinically oriented to work in the Emergency Department as a team member in order to provide assistance and coverage when needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with a variety of staff including nursing leadership, medical staff, support staff, case management, social work, and other departments to appropriately plan, direct, evaluate, and review care for patients and their families.
• Expertly provide problem solving, decision making, and communication (written and verbal) skills when interacting with these various disciplines
• The ED Nursing Manager, under the direction of and in collaboration with the Director of Patient Care Services, is responsible for hiring, performance evaluations, and addressing staff/team performance issues.
• Implement quality control and improvement, assess satisfaction of patients, families, staff, and providers, review and revise policies and procedures, develop professional and clinical development, outline orientation plans, schedule staff, and assist in planning and leading staff meetings.
• Work to understand and implement State Regulatory principles to ensure standards of excellence are fostered and met

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%)Walking, change position, feeling, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs)

Frequently (34-66%)Standing, sitting, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching

Continuously (37-100%)Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Compensation: Exempt $1720.00/week - $2660.00/week, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

RN

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