Associate Nurse Manager ED

UCHealth•Pueblo, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Nurse Manager assists the Nurse Manager in providing department- or unit-level leadership to enhance patient safety and optimize quality patient outcomes. The role assumes delegated responsibility for oversight of unit operations and professional practice standards. The position is onsite in the Emergency Room at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, and is full time at 72 hours per pay period, with a combination of shifts. Pay is $42.90–$66.50 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The role supports staff evaluation, development and monitoring of staff competencies, and development and assessment of unit standards of care. It coaches and develops staff, models effective communication and problem-solving, and provides direct patient care. The Associate Nurse Manager collaborates with the CNS/Educator on unit education, helps manage resources and staff assignments in accordance with patient needs and provider competency, facilitates organizational patient throughput, and works with the Nurse Manager on operational, budgetary, patient, and personnel issues. The role also participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient-care protocols, guidelines, and strategic initiatives. Critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and effective action in a fast-paced environment are required. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program, including recognition and performance-based compensation, health and well-being resources, time away from work, insurance, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Three years of experience in related clinical areas.
ACLS certification.
TNCC or ATCN certification.
ENPC or PALS certification.
NIHSS certification within six months.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with 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 Emergency Department RN experience strongly preferred.
One or more years of recent charge experience strongly preferred.

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; serve as a role model in 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.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on employee contributions to organizational goals and tenure.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance documented through UCHealth's evaluation process, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews of positions and base-pay adjustments as needed.
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, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), 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) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
An 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.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.