Manager Trauma Services CDH

UCHealth; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 136,308,000 - 218,086,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO seeks an experienced RN to coordinate trauma care in collaboration with medical leaders, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive performance of the trauma program aligned with the institution's goals.

The role leads multidisciplinary teams, manages staff, budgeting, scheduling, and recruitment, requires 3+ years acute care, BSN/ADN with BSN in progress, and RN licensure; onsite, day shift, 80 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• BSN or ADN with BSN in progress is required.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care experience with leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trauma care with medical director and leaders.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and program performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to improve trauma care.
• Manage staff, scheduling, recruitment, payroll and student engagement.
• Ensure fast, decisive action in a high‑pace environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

BSN or ADN with BSN in progress

RN licensure

BLS Healthcare Provider

TNCC preferred

3 years acute care experience

Leadership experience preferred

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US:CO:Highlands Ranch

Department: HRH Trauma Serv

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

Shift: Days

Pay: $47.57 - $76.11 / 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

In collaboration with the medical director and organizational leaders will coordinate trauma care and systems and oversee the regulatory compliance and performance of the program as aligned with the institution's goals.

Responsibilities

Assists with developing departmental budget, goals and standards which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the service line and organization.

Maintains knowledge of all regulatory requirements and aligns the program for compliance based on institutional objectives that includes all related components in the service line continuum.

Maintains a quality program that effectively improves the performance of physicians, staff, processes, and systems related to trauma care that is aligned with national standards. Participates on and leads multidisciplinary teams.

Manages staff including performance, development, satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.

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

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or ADN with BSN in progress. Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Preferred: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC). Minimum Experience: 3 years relevant experience in acute care. Preferred: Leadership experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of trauma registry experience and/or trauma program experience.
• Active participation in system, state, regional, and national professional organizations.
• CSTR or CAISS certification within one year.
• AIS, ATS, and ICD-10 training/certification within one year.

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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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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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