Nurse Manager

About This Opportunity

Join our nursing leadership team as a Nurse Manager and make a meaningful impact on patient care and staff development. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a dynamic nursing department while fostering a collaborative, efficient workplace culture. You'll balance strategic oversight—from budget management to policy development with hands-on involvement in patient care excellence. If you're an experienced nursing leader with a passion for mentoring teams and improving healthcare outcomes, we want to hear from you.

Aurora, Colorado 80014

Nursing

Executive Director

Full-Time, Exempt

Join our nursing leadership team as a Nurse Manager and make a meaningful impact on patient care and staff development. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a dynamic nursing department while fostering a collaborative, efficient workplace culture. You'll balance strategic oversight—from budget management to policy development with hands-on involvement in patient care excellence. If you're an experienced nursing leader with a passion for mentoring teams and improving healthcare outcomes, we want to hear from you.

• Lead and manage all nursing personnel operations, fostering a positive and productive team environment
• Actively participate in treatment planning processes and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinicians
• Oversee all record-keeping and documentation processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely updates
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic goals for the nursing department
• Contribute to budget formulation and resource allocation decisions for staffing, professional development, equipment, and supplies
• Stay current on nursing trends and emerging best practices in healthcare
• Establish new policies and update existing ones to enhance patient care standards
• Jointly create, execute, and supervise the facility's Infection Control Plan
• Plan and oversee admission, nursing, and patient care processes
• Address nursing-related issues promptly and effectively
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient information and adherence to physician orders
• Oversee and document patient medication self-administration
• Arrange appropriate medical attention and follow-up care as needed
• Communicate efficiently across departments to align with client treatment goals
• Demonstrate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills when needed
• Actively participate in treatment team meetings to share progress and collaborate on ongoing care
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and clients
• Ensure adherence to all compliance standards and regulations
• Hire, train, and evaluate nursing staff; prepare detailed performance reports
• Support and mentor staff to create a positive, inclusive work environment

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of formal education and work experience)
• Current RN License
• BLS Certification (required)
• CPR and AED Certification
• Minimum 3-5 years of acute care nursing experience
• Prior Charge Nurse experience required
• Minimum 2 years in a similar Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor role
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare legal policies and regulations
• Demonstrated problem-solving aptitude
• High moral and ethical standards
• Ability to work collaboratively as an integral part of a team
• Flexibility to accommodate schedule changes
• Appropriate professional boundaries and mature judgment

• CPI Certification
• Prior experience in Addictions Nursing and/or Mental…