Inpatient Manager – Medical Surgical Unit (MSU)

Job Title

Inpatient Manager – Medical Surgical Unit (MSU)

Specialty/Department

Management / Medical Surgical Unit (Med Surg)

Location

Grand Junction, Colorado 81505

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time | Exempt Leadership Position

Shift

Full-Time Leadership Schedule

Start Date

Typical start date is within approximately 2 weeks after offer acceptance and completion of onboarding/credentialing requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant nursing experience
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a Medical Surgical Unit or equivalent setting
• Experience with staff management, productivity oversight, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred

License & Certification Requirements

Required

• Active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• BLS Certification (prior to employment)
• ACLS Certification (prior to employment)

Required Within 6 Months of Hire

• PALS Certification
• TNCC or TCAR Certification

Preferred

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• CCRN, PCCN, or similar high-acuity certification

Future Requirement

• NE-BC certification within 3 years of hire or when eligible

Compensation

• Hourly: $53.00 - $60.95/hour
• Annual Salary: $110,240 - $126,776
• Potential eligibility for:
  • Relocation assistance
  • Merit increases
  • Market adjustments
  • Recognition bonuses
  • Other discretionary compensation programs

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Wellness Program
• Free Parking
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Nursing Leader to oversee daily operations of a Medical Surgical Unit. This leadership role is responsible for patient care quality, staff supervision, workforce management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, recruitment, retention, education, and operational excellence.

The Manager will collaborate closely with nursing leadership, human resources, and clinical teams to ensure safe patient care, maintain accreditation readiness, support nursing professional development, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Med Surg Unit operations
• Manage staffing and workforce productivity
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain nursing staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and regulatory standards
• Support budgeting and resource management
• Oversee competency management and staff education
• Participate in nursing leadership on-call rotation
• Support nurse-sensitive quality initiatives
• Coordinate float pool resources and staffing optimization
• Maintain readiness for accreditation and audits
• Occasionally provide direct patient care support as needed

Important Notes

• Relocation to Grand Junction, CO 81505 is required before start date
• Onsite/In-Person position
• Active Colorado RN license required
• Leadership and Med Surg management experience strongly preferred
• Equal Opportunity Employer