Associate Nurse Manager
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Arvada
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
Description *** This position is eligible for a 10K Sign-On
Bonus *** Certain criteria applyUCHealth 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 DaysResponsibilities: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:
- 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:
- 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 yearLoan 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.At UCHealth, we do
things differentlyWe believe in something different: a focus on the
individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to
improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As
Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a
team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible
experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true
human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary
lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a
passion.Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of
talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking
for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine
is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates
the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment
and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making
all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant
shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or
privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against
because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic
information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate
against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization.AF123
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