RN Clinical Team Lead - PACU

Boulder Community Health; Boulder (CO); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Boulder Community Health is seeking an RN Clinical Team Lead for PACU to oversee department operations, mentor staff, and ensure patient safety. This half-time position emphasizes patient-centered care and offers competitive benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Education assistance program

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Colorado RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of 6 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise RN staff and support staff development.
• Ensure staffing and assignments meet unit metrics.
• Promote patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Safety

Communication

Education

BSN

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

RN Clinical Team Lead - PACU
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$37.89- $56.83 an hour - Half-Time Days, 24 hours per week
+$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking an RN Clinical Team Lead for PACU who will serve as a department leader, mentor, and role model. The CTL is responsible for the department in the absence of the Manager and/or Director. The role emphasizes patient safety, patient-centered and relationship-based care, and fostering a healthy work environment, aligning with the BCH mission.

Benefits:
•Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
•Dental and Vision insurance
•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions and discretionary lump sum contribution
•Paid Time Off
•Education assistance program
•Voluntary Wellness programs, including biometrics, wellness team challenges, and more
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
•Colorado RN license in good standing
•Basic Life Support (BLS) required through the American Heart Association
•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required through American Heart Association
•Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire for all PACU RNs required to participate in on-call rotation. RNs with a secondary job code are not required to take on-call shifts.
•BSN preferred
•Minimum of 6 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities
•Supervise RN staff, Nurse Externs, Volunteers, PCA, UC, and other support staff.
•Support staff development and growth in collaboration with the unit manager by promoting excellence in care, providing growth opportunities, and addressing behavioral issues.
•Intervene in conflicts and assist in problem-solving; escalate unresolved issues to the nurse manager, ARN, or patient representative.
•Achieve shift goals related to budget, waste reduction, and HPPD.
•Provide positive recognition, constructive feedback, and coaching to staff.
•Coordinate shift operations, including early discharge, admissions, staffing, and planning for pending admits, to meet hospital and unit metrics.
•Ensure staffing and assignments meet unit HPPD and balance acuity, experience, and ability.
•Communicate patient safety concerns related to flow, staffing, and admissions to the ARN and unit manager.
•Negotiate and find compromises to meet demand, with final decisions made by the ARN if conflicts arise.
•Promote relationship-based care focusing on patient safety, quality, and service excellence.
•Maintain effective communication, foster a calm work environment, and support staff.
•Enhance patient safety hospital-wide by improving flow, fostering interdepartmental relationships, and building trust.
•Follow escalation protocols for issues, concerns, and quality matters.
•Mentor and support staff development through educational opportunities, orientation support, and sharing patient stories.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit organization providing comprehensive medical services in Boulder, Colorado, including acute care, emergency services, and outpatient care. It operates several facilities and offers specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and maternity care. BCH is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care, wellness, and prevention.

BCH emphasizes collaboration with local physicians, wellness programs, and community outreach. It is a Certified Level II Trauma Center and has received numerous accolades, including Newsweek’s “America’s Best-in-State Hospital 2025,” U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 2025,” and others. Employees enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, competitive benefits, wellness programs, and various employee activities.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
This is an internal opening closing in 7 days. Applications accepted until then.