Med/Surg Nurse Manager - Gunnison Valley Health System : Job Details

Med/Surg Nurse Manager As the Med/Surg Nurse Manager, you'll be responsible for the supervision of patient care, nursing staff and MS operations. You will partner with Nurse Leadership to support and provide oversight of daily MS operations. You'll have a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to partner with a tight knit, knowledgeable team of professionals. Health System Overview: Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, but a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from a newly renovated Family Birth Center, to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for a seasoned Leader who is comfortable supervising a skilled nursing team, budgeting and accounting, while ensuring quality assessment and performance improvement. Where you'll live: Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office. Wondering if this is the right job for you? Do you like: * Leading and directing a well-seasoned and highly functioning healthcare crew * Unique and generous benefits to include a Lifestyle Spending Account, Matched retirement starting on day 1, as well as a dependent care matching plan * A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan * Unprecedented access to National Parks, lakes, rivers and mountains Position Highlights: * Up to 5 weeks of paid time off per year * Enhanced wellness and personal and professional education offerings through LinkedIn Learning and Headspace. Requirements: To be seriously considered for this role, you'll need to have: * Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. * Experience: Minimum three (3) years of acute care nursing experience. Leadership experience preferred. * Licenses/Certifications: Current Colorado Registered Nurse license (or compact state RN license) Responsibilities: As the Med/Surg Nurse Manager at Gunnison Valley Health, you will assume responsibility for the administration and management of the department. You'll plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control the resources to achieve department objectives. You'll utilize your unique skills and ideas by: * Providing leadership and direction to nursing staff, including RN's, LPN's and C.N.A.'s. * Ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care to all patients on the unit * Overseeing the daily operations of the unit, including patient assignments, staffing and resource allocation * Leading and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency * Serving as a liaison between the unit and other hospital departments, fostering strong interdepartmental relationships Physical Requirements: Occasionally (1-33%) - Reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, carrying (0-20lbs) Frequently (34 - 66%) - Standing, walking, sitting, change position, reaching, handling, fingering, lifting (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs) Continuously (67 - 100%) - Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance. Compensation: $44.07 - $57.29/hr, depending on experience. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits Eligibility Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire. Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire. Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date. Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.