Nurse Manager Obstetrics and Delivery presso Gunnison Valley Health

Nurse Manager of Obstetrics and Nursery – Relocation assistance, and stable, employer provided affordable housing for up to 2 years!

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Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Relocation assistance, and stable, employer provided, affordable housing for up to 2 years!

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.  
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your leadership talents while helping to provide compassionate and high-quality patient care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of mothers and babies.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: 5 years OB nursing experience and leadership experience within the last 2 years. Training and experience in the area of expertise.
• Licenses/Certification: Minimum: current Colorado Registered Nurse license (or compact state RN license.) ACLS, PALS and NRP.

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As the leader of the of the team in the Family Birth Center, you will:

• Work collaboratively with GVH Leadership to facilitate efficient clinical operations, staff development, effective management of resources, and quality improvement in the OB.
• Partner with the Director of Patient Care Services to support and provide oversight of daily OB operations, monitor staffing and support a safe and therapeutic work environment.
• Be able and ready to work in the OB as a team member to provide assistance when the unit needs exceed available resources.
• Communicate, collaborate with other departments in order to plan, direct, evaluate and review care for patients and families.
• Responsible for hiring, evaluation and addressing any team performance issues.
• Will implement quality controls and advancements, to improve patient satisfaction.
• The OB Nursing Manager has educational responsibilities within the disciplines of nursing and the hospital. The OB Nursing Manager utilizes an understanding of State Regulatory principles to ensure standards of excellence are fostered and met.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) – Reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs)

Frequently (34-66%) – Standing, walking, sitting, change position, reaching, handling, pinching, pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)

Continuously (37-100%) – Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Compensation: $1762.80 - $2200.00/week, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.