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Nurse Manager Intermediate Care

Penrose Hospital

Colorado Springs, Colorado

RN · Nurse Managers & Supervisors

Posted Aug 10

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What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
3+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$48/hr
nursing in Colorado$37/hr

The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 585 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Overtime
$48.04/hr

About this role

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Manager, Nursing, you will lead the management of clinical nursing practices and patient care delivery on assigned unit(s), focusing on daily operations to achieve departmental goals and foster a high-quality care environment.

Every day you will manage human, fiscal, material, support, and systems resources. You will consistently promote a positive work environment, prioritize associate engagement, and support staff development needs with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong leadership, operational, and financial management skills, a deep understanding of clinical nursing practices, and a proven ability to foster a positive, high-performing team dedicated to quality patient care and continuous improvement.

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Develop, monitor, and respond to a full range of financial, service, and quality indicators in all areas of responsibilities. Ensure appropriate staffing plan matching competency with patient acuity. Focus on patient safety, patient experience, and performance improvement in alignment with unit/department goals.

Involve associates in decision through shared governance structure. Maintain compliance with operational procedures/organizational policies for the clinical activities and regulatory readiness. Conduct an evaluation of productivity and collaborate with finance to forecast revenue and expenses to prepare and manage the unit/department’s budget.

Develop and maintain relationships with associates, physicians, and patients. Job Requirements

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Three (3) years RN experience. One (1) year clinical leadership experience. Current RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable. Nursing Specialty

Certification

Sit within six (6) months, and must achieve within two (2) years of hire to the role.

Preferred

Master's Degree in Nursing Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.

It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range $48.04 - $83.48 /hour

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Requirements

  • Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • Three (3) years RN experience.
  • One (1) year clinical leadership experience.
  • Current RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable.
  • Nursing Specialty
  • Sit within six (6) months, and must achieve within two (2) years of hire to the role.
  • Preferred
  • Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Where You'll Work
  • Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Place

City
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Median rent
$1,648/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$84,818/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
1% above the national average

Colorado Springs area index 100.7, where 100 is the national average.

Address
2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA

Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountain foothills, Colorado Springs blends outdoor adventure with a laid-back metro feel. Mild, sunny weather and trails like those in nearby Garden of the Gods attract active nurses seeking a scenic, affordable alternative to Denver.

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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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