St. Francis Hospital·Golden, Colorado
Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to ICU patients through critical assessments and the implementation of individualized care plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adhere to hospital safety and regulatory standards.
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.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Manager, Nursing, you will lead the management of clinical nursing practices and patient care delivery on assigned unit(s), focusing on daily operations to achieve departmental goals and foster a high-quality care environment.
Every day you will manage human, fiscal, material, support, and systems resources.
You will consistently promote a positive work environment, prioritize associate engagement, and support staff development needs with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong leadership, operational, and financial management skills, a deep understanding of clinical nursing practices, and a proven ability to foster a positive, high-performing team dedicated to quality patient care and continuous improvement.
Develop, monitor, and respond to a full range of financial, service, and quality indicators in all areas of responsibilities.
Ensure appropriate staffing plan matching competency with patient acuity.
Focus on patient safety, patient experience, and performance improvement in alignment with unit/department goals.
Involve associates in decision through shared governance structure.
Maintain compliance with operational procedures/organizational policies for the clinical activities and regulatory readiness.
Conduct an evaluation of productivity and collaborate with finance to forecast revenue and expenses to prepare and manage the unit/department’s budget.
Develop and maintain relationships with associates, physicians, and patients.
Job Requirements Required A degree in nursing (BSN or MSN) Current RN License to practice in state of employment as applicable Three (3) years RN experience One (1) year clinical leadership experience Current RN License to practice in state of employment as applicable BLS through the American Heart Association Must sit for appropriate board certification within six (6) months of hire or transfer into the role.
Certification must be passed/obtained within two (2) years of hire or transfer into the role
Requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, a WA Registered Nurse license, and BLS certification, with ACLS required within six months. Candidates need either 1-2 years of med/surg experience with a critical care residency or be a new graduate with a relevant specialty practicum.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.