Med Surg Nursing Manager RN
Gunnison, CO
GlobalPoint
5x8 hrs, Days

Nurse Manager – Medical/Surgical

Facility: Gunnison Valley Health
Location: Gunnison, Colorado 81230
Contract Term: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week
Pay Rate: $80–$85/hour (W2)
EMR: EPIC
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week
 

Required Documents & Qualifications

• Most recent updated resume required.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Strong Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Previous nursing management or leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in supervising nursing staff and managing patient care operations.
• Experience with clinical operations, staff development, and resource management.
• Knowledge of quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the hospital leadership team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background check required.
• Must have reliable personal transportation, as public transportation is not available in rural Gunnison.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee daily Medical/Surgical nursing operations.
• Provide leadership and direction to nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Monitor patient care activities and ensure compliance with established nursing standards.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to facilitate efficient clinical operations.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and nursing department resources.
• Support staff development, training, orientation, and performance evaluations.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication among nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor clinical performance and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote patient safety and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
• Evaluate departmental performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Address operational challenges and resolve staffing or patient care concerns.
• Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing staff, and hospital leadership.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of resources and efficient patient care delivery.
• Support organizational goals, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.