This award-winning medical center is actively interviewing for a NICU Nursing Operations Coordinator to oversee organization and activities in a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Colorado Springs Area. This is a terrific opportunity for a NICU Staff RN to step into a leadership role, and learn the ropes from a tenured and experienced Management team.

Named one of America’s top hospitals, this 200 bed medical center has a reputation for compassionate care for its patients, for its community, and for its environment. An extraordinary hospital, the pioneering spirit of Colorado shows in the progressive governance and care models this medical center employs. The Nursing Operations Coordinator will help lead a NICU team that directly contributes to the high-quality care that this hospital is known for.

Reporting to the Neonatal ICU Nurse Manager, the NICU Nursing Coordinator will play an integral role in this unit. Supported by a tenured team of RNC-NIC Charge Nurses, the Coordinator will work closely with a tight knit team of Neonatal RN Specialists, NICU Providers, and support staff.

This Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has over 30-beds, and has earned an excellent reputation for high performance and patient outcomes. The NICU Nursing Coordinator will take on both operational and clinical responsibilities for the department, supporting a terrific leadership team and a wonderful team of Staff NICU RNs.

For the right person, this will be a great opportunity to put their clinical and organizational skills to work, serving as the operations heart of the Neonatal ICU, and earning valuable leadership experience. Primary responsibilities for the NICU Operations Coordinator’s will be:

• Managing patient flow and schedules for the department, confirming daily staff assignments and ensuring the following day’s schedule is prepared
• Serving as a Mentor to clinical NICU Staff Nurses, providing coaching assistance and performance management support throughout the department
• Assisting in assessing educational needs of the staff - assisting in development and implementation of educational resources
• Acting as a department leader - communicating case changes to applicable staff, and supporting the Manager and Director in executing departmental strategies

Surrounded by the millions of acres of National Forests, with the majestic Rocky Mountains in the background, the Nursing Coordinator of NICU Operations will work and live in one of the most beautiful places in America. When you’re not working, you can spend you free time fishing, boating, playing in many Alpine lakes and valley reservoirs. Hundreds of miles of breathtaking hiking trails and adrenaline rushing biking trails wait around every bend in the road. All of these activities, along with one of the country’s best cost of living ratios, amazing public schools, and an authentic community make this a great place for family.

You’ll be joining an established and growing Colorado health system, where you’ll play a very important role in the clinical improvement of nursing services. As the NICU Operations Nursing Coordinator, you will enjoy job security and mobility, a generous benefits package, and competitive compensation.