RN Patient Flow Lead - Acute Surgical Care

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO) & Colorado FAMLI

Retirement plans & employer match

Disability coverage & life insurance

Tuition assistance and career growth

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO seeks an RN leader to provide nursing capacity leadership for a specific shift and unit. The role requires coordinating staffing, directing patient flow, and mentoring staff on an on-site unit at UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion.

The position features a full-time schedule (72 hours per pay period), day shift, and compensation ranging from $37.06 to $57.44 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or state board approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• RN licensure and BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR card valid through 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and coaching during assigned shifts, including productivity and quality management for patient flow and teamwork.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and assist with discharge planning.
• Participate in capacity management meetings to ensure adequate patient flow.
• Perform role-specific duties: entering orders, admitting/discharging patients, coordinating transfers.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO seeks an RN leader to provide nursing capacity leadership for a specific shift and unit. The role requires coordinating staffing, directing patient flow, and mentoring staff on an on-site unit at UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion.

The position features a full-time schedule (72 hours per pay period), day shift, and compensation ranging from $37.06 to $57.44 per hour, based on experience.