Director nursing Jobs in Westminster, CO

Nursing Director Position

The Nursing Director provides leadership and operational direction to Peri-op / Surgical Services at St. Joseph Hospital, partnering with the hospital Chief Operating Officer and other leadership to ensure optimal patient care, financial goals, and leadership development. This role offers the opportunity to work in a stable, strong, mission-based environment, experience the Mountain West's diverse culture and incredible landscapes, and explore abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing, hiking, and fishing. Becoming a part of the Intermountain team means gaining a family and finding a place to plant your roots. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a holistic health program, financial wellness tools, and retirement planning. With this position, you are eligible to participate in an annual pay-for-performance opportunity.

As the Peri-op Nursing Director, you will :

• Champion the use of available resources to ensure nursing care is efficient, effective, safe, and delivered with compassion.
• Facilitate collaborative decision-making and uphold professional independence.
• Assist with development, implementation, and management of the annual capital / operating and personnel budget.
• Model and foster an environment of professionalism and employee engagement.
• Ensure competent and sufficient number of staff to meet patient care needs.
• Accountable for the implementation of clinical program protocols.
• Collaborate with medical director and system colleagues in the development and implementation of clinical program goals.
• Evaluate staff competency through performance reviews and peer reviews.
• Coordinate performance and compliance with patient safety initiatives.
• Serve as an exemplary figure for employees within all facets of providing patient care.
• Monitor and improve patient satisfaction.
• Partner with physicians at the unit level.
• Support staff participation in outside community organizations.

The Director may have regional accountability or responsibility for multiple departments and reports to the hospital Chief Operating Officer. Job duties are distributed as follows : 20% Tactical, 50% Operational, and 30% Strategic.

Scope : Must have 4-9+ direct reports, dotted or solid line.

Skills :

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Clinical knowledge

Resource management

Patient safety

Mentorship

Community outreach

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.

Master's degree from an accredited institution.

Current Nursing License.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

3 years of prior management experience and 2 years of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Highly prefer prior clinical and leadership experience in Surgical Services.

Specialty Certification

Physical Requirements :

Ongoing need to see and read information, documents, and equipment.

Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, and patients.

Manual dexterity for frequent computer use and manipulation of equipment.

May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs.

For roles requiring driving : Expected to drive a vehicle.

Location : Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $58.62 - $90.48

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.