Associate Nurse Manager at UCHealth

Company: Confidential
Location: Aurora
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Description



*** This position is eligible for a 10K Sign-On Bonus *** Certain criteria apply



UCHealth is committed to expanding access to much needed behavioral health services. As a part of this commitment, a new 40 bed inpatient behavioral health program will be opening at the University of Colorado Hospital in 2023. This program will include two 20 bed adult units serving mood and thought disorders and a refractory depression program including ECT. We are looking for behavioral health nurses who would like to join us in providing trauma informed and evidence based care in a healing state of the art care environment. As a behavioral health nurse at UCHealth you will be a part of an interdisciplinary treatment team providing innovative patient-centered care to those experiencing mental health crisis. Whether an experienced behavioral health nurse or just starting in the field, UCHealth provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new program to establish and work in a collaborative and supportive working environment. This position will provide patient care in the new inpatient behavioral health unit at the University of Colorado Hospital.



Summary:



Assists the Nurse Manager in providing leadership at the department/unit level to enhance patient safety and optimize quality patient outcomes. Assumes delegated responsibility for oversight of unit operations and professional practice standards.



Work Schedule: Full Time Days



Responsibilities:

Assists the Nurse Manager with the evaluation of staff. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for the unit and the patient population. Participates in providing and monitoring staff competencies.



Actively coaches and develops staff, serving as a role model for staff by demonstrating effective communication skills and problem-solving techniques and in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with the CNS/Educator to meet the educational needs of the unit(s) to maintain continuity of care related to specific patient-care requirements.



Assists with managing the provision of adequate resources including the equitable distribution of work and matching of assigned provider competency to patient needs. Facilitates processes to improve patient throughput throughout the organization.



Works with the Nurse Manager to identify and resolve operational/budgetary, patient, and personnel issues. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care protocols, guidelines and strategic initiatives.



Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.



Requirements:

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• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's in Nursing. Preferred: Master's in Nursing.
  
• Required License/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level.
  
• Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in related clinical areas.
  
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
  
  
  
  The pay range for this position is: $38.29 - $59.35 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
  
  
  
  UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
  
  
  
  UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
  
  
  
  
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  • Full medical, dental and vision coverage
    
  • Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
    
  • Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
    
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
    
  • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
    
  • Wellness benefits
    
  • 5 year incentive bonus
    
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
    
  • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
    
    
    
    Loan Repayment:
    
    UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
    
    UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
    
    
    
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