Nurse Manager - Surgical

Vetted Solutions; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an Associate Nurse Manager for the Surgical Unit to lead day-to-day operations, coordinate nursing staff, and partner with surgeons to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role focuses on safe, evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement to optimize patient outcomes and staff development in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with leadership experience in acute care or surgical settings.
• Strong clinical judgment and knowledge of surgical patient needs and safety standards.
• Ability to manage staffing, workflows, and operational priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit operations, including staffing and workflow management.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, safety practices, and evidence-based care.
• Coordinate care across surgical teams and interdisciplinary partners.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcomes.
• Support nursing staff development and foster a collaborative, team-focused culture.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical judgment

Staffing management

Interdisciplinary communication

Quality improvement

Job description

Associate Nurse Manager - Surgical Unit

Lead day-to-day operations for a surgical nursing unit, ensuring safe, evidence-based, patient-first care. Coordinate nursing staff and workflows while partnering with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit operations, including staffing and workflow management.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, safety practices, and evidence-based care.
• Coordinate care across surgical teams and interdisciplinary partners.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcomes.
• Support nursing staff development and foster a collaborative, team-focused culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nurse with leadership experience in acute care or surgical settings.
• Strong clinical judgment and knowledge of surgical patient needs and safety standards.
• Ability to manage staffing, workflows, and operational priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and patient-centered care.