Manager Nursing Long Term Care

Mountain Region Ambulatory; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs seeks a Manager, Nursing to lead nursing practices and patient care on assigned units, driving operational excellence and quality outcomes.

You will oversee staff, budget, and governance, fostering a positive environment and ongoing staff development to support high-quality care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Three years RN experience required.
• One year clinical leadership experience required.
• Current RN license to practice in state of employment.
• Nursing Specialty Certification within six months; achieve within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of clinical nursing practices and patient care delivery on assigned unit(s).
• Manage human, fiscal, material, support, and systems resources daily.
• Promote a positive work environment and associate engagement; support staff development.
• Involve associates in decision-making through shared governance.
• Maintain compliance with procedures and organizational policies and ensure regulatory readiness.
• Develop and manage the unit/department budget in collaboration with finance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Manager, Nursing, you will lead the management of clinical nursing practices and patient care delivery on assigned unit(s), focusing on daily operations to achieve departmental goals and foster a high-quality care environment.

Every day you will manage human, fiscal, material, support, and systems resources. You will consistently promote a positive work environment, prioritize associate engagement, and support staff development needs with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong leadership, operational, and financial management skills, a deep understanding of clinical nursing practices, and a proven ability to foster a positive, high-performing team dedicated to quality patient care and continuous improvement.

• Develop, monitor, and respond to a full range of financial, service, and quality indicators in all areas of responsibilities.
• Ensure appropriate staffing plan matching competency with patient acuity.
• Focus on patient safety, patient experience, and performance improvement in alignment with unit/department goals.
• Involve associates in decision through shared governance structure.
• Maintain compliance with operational procedures/organizational policies for the clinical activities and regulatory readiness.
• Conduct an evaluation of productivity and collaborate with finance to forecast revenue and expenses to prepare and manage the unit/department's budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships with associates, physicians, and patients.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Three (3) years RN experience
• One (1) year clinical leadership experience
• Current RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable
• Nursing Specialty Certification: Sit within six (6) months, and must achieve within two (2) years of hire to the role

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nursing

Schedule: Full time (days)

Where You'll Work

St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs is a 24-hour Skilled Nursing Facility where we create a safe, comfortable, and compassionate home for our residents. We are committed to providing excellent physical, mental, and spiritual care to enable our residents to have a high level of independence and be able to enjoy all that our center has to offer. Our dedicated team has access to the resources and tools required to provide our residents with the best quality of life, while also experiencing a professional environment where our staff can thrive and continue to excel in their career. Surrounded by wildlife, our 110-bed facility offers a picturesque Colorado setting and an atmosphere filled with encouragement, laughter, kindness, and teamwork. If you are passionate about providing the highest quality of care and enriching the lives of residents, we invite you to apply to our team!