Nurse Manager Emergency Department

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state’s best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, and breweries, and Farmer’s Markets in the summer months.

The Emergency Department at St. Thomas More consists of 13 ED beds, three behavioral Health rooms and four fast tracks. The Emergency Department handles acute and subacute issues. We are a Level IV trauma center staffed with TNCC certified nurses. We’re located in a tourist area with many outdoor activities, so trauma is a big part of our care and we have a broad case mix. We see everything from major traumas (approximately 300 per year) to STEMIs, and strokes. We also have a certified Forensic Nurse Examination program. We are proficient in EMTALA laws with our stabilization and transfer experience of acutely emergent patients, supported through our affiliation and partnership with Flight for Life and other EMS Services. Our culture, teamwork and team dynamics are unlike any other.

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.

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)

Schedule:  Full time (days)