Nurse Manager - Perioperative Services - Full time

Aspen Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

Healthcare benefits

PTO 22 days

Housing assistance

Retirement plan

Discounted ski passes

Job summary

Aspen Valley Hospital is hiring a Nurse Manager for Perioperative Services. The role leads day-to-day operations across Surgery, Sterile Processing, and Anesthesia, ensuring safe, efficient patient care while aligning with budget goals.

The ideal candidate has ADN, CO RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 5 years OR RN experience; BSN/MSN preferred with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• Unrestricted RN license in CO or ability to obtain before start date.
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
• 5 years of experience as an OR RN.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Surgery, Sterile Processing and Anesthesia.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and assigned personnel.
• Support the Director of Perioperative Services with staffing and budget oversight.
• Act as care coordinator and advocate for clinical excellence.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical excellence

Budget management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN/MSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Nurse Manager within the Perioperative Services department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift: Salary Compensation Range: $101,000.00 - $162,000.00 Eligible new hires may qualify for a sign on bonus up to $10,000. The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• 5 years of experience as an OR RN

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's (BSN) or Master's (MSN) in Nursing preferred.
• 2 years of nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs.

Position Overview

The Nurse Manager—Surgery provides leadership and assumes delegated responsibility for oversight of day to day operations and assigned personnel within the Surgery, Sterile Processing, and Anesthesia departments. This role supports the Director of Perioperative Services by using independent judgement and discretion to manage personnel, support positive staff relations, and ensure safe and efficient patient care while remaining budget focused. This position also acts as a care coordinator, change agent and advocate for clinical excellence in line with Aspen Valley Hospital’s Core Values.

What to Love

Aspen Valley Health has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.

What We Offer

• Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family!
• All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
• Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
• Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use.
• Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
• Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave.
• Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
• In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
• In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)
• Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounted ski passes!
• Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.

Environment and Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

“I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.” - Stacy

“I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.” - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It’s no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

At Aspen Valley Health (AVH), you’ll join a team committed to making a meaningful difference—every day. As one of the top 100 critical access hospitals, we offer more than just a job: we offer the chance to grow your career while serving your community. Our mission and core values foster nationally recognized patient care and exceptional career opportunities. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of support, AVH is where purpose and opportunity meet.