Nursing Manager Jobs in Colorado

A Nursing Manager is a critical healthcare professional who oversees the operations of a specific department or unit within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. They handle staffing, budgeting, patient care standards, performance evaluations, and policy development and implementation. A Nursing Manager ensures the quality of patient care, promotes staff development, and adheres to regulatory and compliance rules. They must be proficient in communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They should also demonstrate expertise in clinical skills relevant to their unit.

To become a Nursing Manager, one typically needs a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), along with relevant certifications like the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credential. Prior to becoming a Nursing Manager, an individual might serve in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. These roles provide the necessary clinical experience and leadership skills required for the complex responsibilities a Nursing Manager undertakes.

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Charge Nurse Outpatient - Cancer Center

  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 hours ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Cancer Center FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is...

Mgr Nurse LPH

  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 hours ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 hours ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont Department: LPH PACU ODSC SAC FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Flex Pay: $47.57 - $76.11 / hour. Pay...

Registered Charge Nurse Med Surg

  • Lafayette, CO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 10 hours ago

Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date....

Charge Nurse Pre Procedure Services

  • Arvada, CO
  • 17 hours ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 17 hours ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth 2450 Peoria Admin Services, US:CO:Aurora Department : Preprocedure Services FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $40.86 - $63.33/...

Nurse Manager Inpatient Rehab

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 17 hours ago

Description Salary Estimate: $86590.40 - $129854.40 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired....

Charge Nurse Cardiology Nights

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion-UCH, US:CO:Aurora Department: Acute Care Cardiology Medicine FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $40.86 -...

RN Manager Operating Room

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 2 days ago

Description Salary Estimate: $86590.40 - $129854.40 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired....

Charge Nurse Outpatient - Dermatology Clinic

  • Arvada, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 2 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Derm Clinic FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is...

Mgr Nurse Cardiology Medicine Unit I

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Cardiac Oncology Admin FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $52.33 - $83.73 / hour....

Utilization Management RN

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Leprino Building AMC, US:CO:Aurora Department: UCH Utilization Management FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 /...

Charge Nurse L&D Birth Center Nights

  • Longmont, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 3 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont Department: LPH Birthing Center FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour....

Inpatient Nurse Supervisor of Psychiatric Services

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Join this award-winning hospital in beautiful and majestic Colorado as an Inpatient Nurse Supervisor of Psychiatric Services. Are you ready to take your nursing leadership to the next level,...

RN Charge Nurse_COFR

  • Lafayette, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, CO
  • 4 days ago

Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date....

RN ED Associate Nurse Manager

  • Broomfield, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 5 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Broomfield Hospital, US:CO:Broomfield Department: BF Emergency FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Evenings Pay: $42.90 - $66.50 / hour. Pay...

Charge Nurse

  • Woodland Park, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Woodland Park, CO
  • 6 days ago

Location: UCHealth Pikes Peak Reg Hospital, US:CO:Woodland Park Department: PPRH Nursing Admin FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour....

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Salary for Nursing Manager Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Nursing Managers in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
22.0%
Master's Degree
19.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
High School or GED
8.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nursing Managers in Colorado
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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