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Nursing Supervisor - Orthopedic
Littleton, COApril 1st, 2026
Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CODepartment: OrthopedicFTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Days Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote optionJob SummaryThe Orthopedic Nursing Supervisor provides clinical and operational leadership for a high-performing orthopedic care team, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes across the continuum of musculoskeletal care. This role blends hands-on clinical expertise with strategic leadership, supporting evidence-based practice, staff development, and a culture of collaboration and excellence. The ideal candidate is a confident leader with a passion for orthopedics, team mentorship, and delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced, outcomes-focused environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and support orthopedic nursing staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and/or outpatient orthopedic servicesOversee daily clinical operations, staffing, scheduling, and workflow to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant care deliveryServe as a clinical resource and role model, providing guidance on complex orthopedic cases, post-operative care, pain management, and mobility protocolsFoster a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth through coaching, performance feedback, and staff development initiativesCollaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, physicians, athletic trainers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care coordinationEnsure adherence to evidence-based practices, regulatory standards, infection prevention, and quality and safety initiativesParticipate in quality improvement projects, data tracking, and performance metrics related to orthopedic outcomes, patient satisfaction, and throughputSupport onboarding, education, and competency validation for new and existing team members Actively contribute to a positive patient and employee experience by promoting open communication, engagement, and continuous improvement Requirements:Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level. Minimum Experience: 3 years of nursing experience.BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce.UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents403(b) with employer matching contributionsTime away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bankEmployer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage optionsEmployer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage optionsWellness benefitsFull suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programsEducation benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar yearLoan Repayment:UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. AF123Who We Are (uchealth.org)
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