Nursing Manager
Mental Health Center of Denver

Job Info

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WellPower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nursing Manager will supervise and manage a team of nursing staff (RN's, LPN's, and MA's) across WellPower's Outpatient and Crisis facilities, ensuring efficient and effective care coordination. Reporting to the Clinical Director and working closely with Program Managers, this role provides both direct nursing care and oversight of nursing services. This Nursing Manager will be instrumental in the coaching and development of nursing staff, as well as ensuring high-quality care delivery across multiple clinical locations. This is primarily an on-site role, with limited opportunities for remote work.

PAY RANGE & BENEFITS: $95,000 - $115,000

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower's benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/.

RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES:

Nursing Staff Management and Supervision

• Supervise a multi-site nursing team of 40+ across Outpatient and Crisis facilities, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and PTO.

• Ensure nursing staff demonstrate required competencies, addressing performance issues through supervision and coaching.

• Provide onboarding, training, and support for new nursing and medical assistant staff.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with BHA regulations and keep nursing staff up to date on evidence-based practices.

• Assist in internal audits and uphold high standards of care, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records according to organizational standards.

Care Coordination and Direct Support

• Support nursing interventions and ensure trauma-informed, high-quality care delivery.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Program Managers and the DEIB team to enhance care coordination and promote inclusive practices across clinical programs.

• Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions.

Personnel and Performance Management

• Lead hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes for nursing staff.

• Foster a trauma-informed, inclusive environment that supports professional growth and well-being.

Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. License must be in good standing.

• Minimum of 5 years working with patients

• Minimum of 2 years in Lead, Charge Nurse, Supervisory, or Management roles.

• Multi-site facility experience (preferred)

• History of working in a mental health population (preferred)

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing.

• Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices.

• Detail oriented.

• Knowledge or ability to apply DEIB principles in management and care delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: RN's, LPN's and Medical Assistants as assigned by Clinical Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS: May require occasional evening or weekend hours. This hybrid position is based in Denver, Colorado and requires regular on-site time.

Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower?

• Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for ten consecutive years
• Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism in our community
• 9 Paid Holidays - including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more
• Robust Benefits Package - our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match
• Employee Resource Groups - our ERG's offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences
• Gainsharing - we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year
• $52,000/year minimum wage for all employees - we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado
• Free Licensure Supervision - for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs
• Sports Leagues - we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more

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