Top 18 Lead nurse Jobs in Denver, Co

Lead Nurse (Denver, CO / Hybrid)
FreedomCare —Denver, CO
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Nursing
- RN License
- Bachelor of Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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OR RN Service Line Lead Neuro Spine
HCA HealthONE Swedish —Englewood, CO
- $43.57 - $62.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Neurology
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Registered Nurse OR Service Line Lead Transplant
HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's —Denver, CO
- $43.79 - $62.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ob/Gyn
- Children
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Registered Nurse OR Service Line Lead Ortho Trauma
HCA HealthONE Swedish —Englewood, CO
- $43.57 - $62.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Lead Clinical Specialist RN
VITALANT —Denver, CO
- $91,832.04 - $121,222.40 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Lead Registered Nurse - Endocrinology, Highlands Ranch - 40623
CU School of Medicine- Community Practice —Highlands Ranch, CO
- $83,794 - $100,552 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Lead RN Transfer Center
HCA HealthOne —Denver, CO
- $38.74 - $58.11 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Senior level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Lead Registered Nurse - Endocrinology, Highlands Ranch
University of Colorado —Aurora, CO
- $83,794 - $100,552 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
11d
Dialysis Lead Registered Nurse (RN) | Denver LTACH
PAM Health, LLC —Denver, CO
- $46 - $62 an hour
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Nurse Clinical Leader Medical Oncology and Infusion
Intermountain Healthcare —Lafayette, CO
- $45.31 - $67.01 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Nursing
- RN License
- Hospital
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Case Manager Team Lead
St Anthony Hospital —Lakewood, CO
- $38.43 - $68.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Nursing
- RN License
11d
RN Clinical Service Lead - Surgery
Boulder Community Health —Boulder, CO
- $38.45 - $57.68 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Nursing
- Management
- Surgery
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead RN House Supervisor PRN
Intermountain Healthcare —Denver, CO
- $49.85 - $73.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Acute care
- Nursing
- RN License
7d
Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider Lead
Children's Hospital Colorado —Aurora, CO
- $140,287.01 - $210,430.52 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
7d
Team Lead Registered Nurse
Trusted Ally Home Care —Denver, CO
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Day shift
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead IV Therapy Technician
IV Nutrition —Centennial, CO
- Weekends as needed
- Nursing
- Anatomy knowledge
- Customer service
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Bilingual Lead Medical Coordinator
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM —Aurora, CO
- $90,000 - $94,000 a year
- On call
- Spanish
- Nursing
- RN License
- Continuing education credits
- Mileage reimbursement
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Lead Nurse (Denver, CO / Hybrid)

FreedomCare -
Denver, CO

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Job Details

$100,000 - $120,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Internet reimbursement
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Gym membership

Qualifications

RN License
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Standard operating procedures drafting

Full Job Description

FreedomCare is a healthcare company that has been dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry since 2016. We support our patients by ensuring they have the power to choose a caregiver who will care for them in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission spans coast to coast, supporting patients across the U.S.

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:

Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
Own It (Drive and ownership)
Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Lead Nurse for our Colorado team!

Position Overview

The Lead Nurse is responsible for providing clinical leadership, oversight, and support for FreedomCare's Colorado Care Management Team. This role supervises Care Managers while ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and person-centered clinical services.

The Lead Nurse partners closely with Operations, Compliance, Quality, and cross-functional teams to oversee clinical workflows, documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. This role serves as the primary clinical resource for Colorado, supporting Care Managers in delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring adherence to Colorado Medicaid requirements, FreedomCare policies, and industry best practices.

The Lead Nurse plays a key role in developing clinical processes, improving operational efficiency, supporting team development, and promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Every Day You Will:

Clinical Leadership

Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and clinical guidance to the Colorado Care Management team.
Serve as the primary clinical subject matter expert (SME) for Colorado operations.
Support Care Managers with complex clinical cases, escalations, and changes in participant condition.
Review and approve care plans to ensure they accurately reflect participant needs, authorizations, and regulatory requirements.
Assist Operations leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating new clinical programs and initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with Colorado Medicaid regulations, contractual requirements, and FreedomCare clinical policies by overseeing caregiver qualifications and training records, service authorizations, care plan implementation, documentation standards, and critical incident reporting.
Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Conduct routine chart audits and documentation reviews to maintain audit readiness.
Identify compliance risks, documentation gaps, and workflow improvement opportunities while implementing corrective actions as needed.
Participate in internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory reviews.
Support investigation and follow-up of incidents, hospitalizations, complaints, and changes in participant condition.

Team Leadership

Supervise, coach, and develop Care Managers through regular feedback, mentorship, and performance management.
Partner with Operations leadership to assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new clinical team members.
Promote consistent clinical practices through education, competency development, and ongoing coaching.
Foster a collaborative, positive work environment aligned with FreedomCare's core values: Here For You, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Be Positive

Operational Excellence

Monitor day-to-day clinical operations by analyzing workflows, productivity, and quality metrics.
Develop and improve clinical workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best practices.
Support the implementation of new clinical programs, operational initiatives, and regulatory changes while ensuring successful adoption by the Care Management team.
Partner with Operations, Compliance, and other departments and external vendors to improve clinical operations and patient outcomes.
Support caregiver oversight in collaboration with Care Managers.
Monitor clinical capacity and assist in workload distribution to ensure timely patient services.

Education and Experience

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (Compact licensure to serve multiple states or willingness to obtain strongly preferred).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years clinical nursing experience working with elders and/or adults with disabilities in home- and community-based settings (HCBS), long-term services and supports (LTSS), case management, or chronic disease management.
2+ years in a clinical leadership, supervisory, or program management role, preferably within Medicaid-funded programs.
Minimum 1 year of experience developing, writing, or implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or similar policies, workflows, or clinical process documentation.

Qualifications

Experience supporting patients and caregivers in a homecare environment including caregiver coaching, care plan development, and long-term services coordination.

Strong regulatory compliance orientation with the ability to translate state requirements into internal workflows and training.
Experience serving as a subject-matter expert, escalation point, or clinical resource for staff.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Experience using a CRM (Salesforce is a plus)
Self-motivated
Able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment

Why work at FreedomCare?

We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience, starting with the following offerings:

Medical, dental, and vision
Life, STD, and LTD insurance401(k) match
Wellness Programs
Internet
Reimbursement
Gym
Reimbursement
Competitive Compensation
Continued Education
Opportunities for growth

Technology Focused We invest in technology and tools to facilitate seamless communication, collaboration, and productivity for all workers.

This is a place where your voice matters, we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!

At FreedomCare, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides our employees with the opportunity to professionally grow and develop within a role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, years of relevant experience, education, location, and licensure/certifications.

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lead nurse jobs in denver, co

Lead Nurse (Denver, CO / Hybrid)

OR RN Service Line Lead Neuro Spine

Registered Nurse OR Service Line Lead Transplant

Registered Nurse OR Service Line Lead Ortho Trauma

Lead Clinical Specialist RN

Lead Registered Nurse - Endocrinology, Highlands Ranch - 40623

Lead RN Transfer Center

Lead Registered Nurse - Endocrinology, Highlands Ranch

Dialysis Lead Registered Nurse (RN) | Denver LTACH

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Case Manager Team Lead

RN Clinical Service Lead - Surgery

Lead RN House Supervisor PRN

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Lead IV Therapy Technician

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