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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Nurse Manager / Practitioner

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 5 days ago

HiPeak Health, a women’s medical facility, seeks a full-time nurse practitioner to serve as the Nurse Manager of our new facility in Lakewood, Colorado. The Nurse Manager will help us provide...

RN Case Manager, Home Health - FT/Days

  • Loveland, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 5 days ago

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian...

Charge Nurse L&D Birth Center Nights

  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 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....

Nursing Supervisor - Endocrine Diabetes

  • Aurora, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 8 days ago

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO Department: Endocrine Diabetes FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is...

RN Associate Nurse Manager Emergency Department

  • Parker, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 10 days ago

3+ years of recent ED registered nurse experience strongly preferred. 1+ years of recent leadership experience strongly preferred. Location: UCHealth UCHlth Emerg Aurora Central, US:CO: Aurora...

Charge Nurse Med Surg Oncology Nights

  • Longmont, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 11 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont Department: LPH Medical Unit 3rd Floor FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 /...

RN Charge Nurse Emergency Department Nights

  • Broomfield, CO
  • 15 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 15 days ago

2+ years of recent ED RN experience strongly preferred. Location: UCHealth UCHlth Broomfield Hospital, US: CO: Broomfield Department: BF Emergency FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period...

Charge Nurse Internal Med Unit Nights

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 16 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: MHC 3 East Internal Med Unit FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $40.86...

Charge Nurse Medical Oncology Nights

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 16 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: PVH Medical Oncology Unit FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $40.86 -...

Manager Nurse - Ambulatory Procedures

  • Littleton, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 17 days ago

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

Assoc Nurse Manager L&D Birth Center

  • Peyton, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Peyton, CO
  • 17 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: LDRP PCU North FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $42.90 - $66.50 /...

Charge Nurse Rehabilitation Nights

  • Denver, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 17 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Rehabilitation FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 36.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay...

Charge Nurse Surgery Nights

  • Parker, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 17 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Surgery FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is...

Nurse Manager - Operating Room

  • Littleton, CO
  • 18 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 18 days ago

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

Associate Nurse Manager Labor & Delivery

  • Aurora, CO
  • 19 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 19 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Labor and Delivery FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $42.90 - $66.50 / hour. Pay...

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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
8.0%
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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