Associate Nurse Manager ED

UCHealth•Pueblo, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Nurse Manager ED assists the Nurse Manager with leadership at the department or unit level to enhance patient safety and optimize quality patient outcomes. The role assumes delegated responsibility for oversight of unit operations and professional practice standards. It is based at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, in the Emergency Room department. This is an onsite, full-time position scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period, with a combination of shifts. Pay is $42.90–$66.50 per hour, dependent on relevant applicant experience. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program supporting employee professional success and personal well-being. Program eligibility may depend on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Registered Nurse.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).
Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of recent ED RN experience strongly preferred.
One or more years of recent charge experience strongly preferred.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Relevant certification as determined at the position level.
Three years of experience in related clinical areas.
ACLS; TNCC or ATCN; and ENPC or PALS.
NIHSS within six months.

Responsibilities

Assist the Nurse Manager with staff evaluation.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating unit and patient-population standards of care.
Participate in providing and monitoring staff competencies.
Coach and develop staff, serving as a role model through effective communication, problem-solving, and direct patient care.
Collaborate with the CNS/Educator to meet unit educational needs and maintain continuity of care for specific patient-care requirements.
Help manage adequate resources, including equitable work distribution and matching provider competency to patient needs.
Facilitate processes that improve patient throughput throughout the organization.
Work with the Nurse Manager to identify and resolve operational, budgetary, patient, and personnel issues.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient-care protocols, guidelines, and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increases and annual market reviews of positions and base pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, a group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.