Nurse Manager at CommonSpirit Health in Lakewood, CO

Job Summary and Responsibilities

6th Floor Med/Surg Unit Description: The 6th Floor Acute Care Unit at St. Anthony Hospital is a dynamic, 36-bed Magnet®-designated unit with a clinical speciality on trauma and oncology care. Our team specializes in treating patients with blunt abdominal, chest, and orthopedic injuries—often resulting from motor vehicle accidents, falls, and outdoor activities common to our region. We also provide comprehensive care for oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration and management of neutropenic conditions, which currently represent approximately 10% of our patient population. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. We foster a culture of positivity through daily recognition, team-building initiatives, and a strong commitment to professional development. As a designated education unit, we proudly support the growth of future nurses by actively engaging in student nurse education and mentorship.

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

The Clinical Nursing Manager is responsible for the management of clinical nursing practices and patient care delivery on the assigned unit(s). The role functions include management of human, fiscal, material, support and systems resources while achieving and maintaining the goals of a unit or department by focusing on the unit or department’s daily operations. The Clinical Nursing Manager role demonstrates a high level of integrity, willingness to take on new challenges and prioritizes associate engagement. This position consistently promotes a positive work environment by being visible and available to all levels of staff and customers. The Clinical Nursing Manager supports associate development needs with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• 3 years RN experience, required
• 1-year clinical leadership experience, required
• High School GED required
• A degree in nursing (BSN or MSN), required
• Masters Degree preferred
• Current RN License to practice in state of employment as applicable, required
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• Must sit for appropriate board certification within six months of hire or transfer into the role. Certification must be passed/obtained within two years of hire or transfer into the role.
• Clinical and/or Leadership certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
  • Credential: Nursing Specific- ANCC Approved

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You’ll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients.

In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.