Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Craig Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO seeks Associate Chief Nurse for Patient Care Services to lead nursing across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with Craig Hospital’s mission and Magnet standards.

The position oversees clinical practice, staff development and resource allocation, with emphasis on regulatory compliance, quality improvement and collaboration with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license and BLS for the Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• MSN or relevant field; CCNE/NLNAC accreditation preferred.
• 5–7 years nursing experience; minimum 3 years progressive nursing leadership in inpatient/outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour accountability for nursing operations across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Align nursing services with organizational goals, quality improvement initiatives, and Magnet designation requirements.
• Oversee inpatient units, staffing and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Lead outpatient nursing and clinic operations, including coordination of advanced practice providers and specialty services.
• Support education, competency development, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Change management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

Epic experience

Education

MSN in Nursing

Nursing leadership certification (preferred)

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113.

Schedule

M-F 8-5PM.

Salary

$160,139-$180,169/yr.

Application Deadline

The position will be posted until Friday, October 16th.

Position Summary

The Associate Chief Nurse for Patient Care Services provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing and patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with Craig Hospital’s mission, vision, and Magnet standards. The position oversees clinical practice, staff development, and resource allocation for multiple service areas, including inpatient nursing, outpatient nursing, clinic operations, nurse advice line, urology, nursing and patient education, and wound care. This position must ensure nursing department compliance through audits and oversight with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain compliance with Magnet, Joint Commission and future professional standards.

Position Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Current Colorado RN license and current BLS for the Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association required. National Nursing Administration certification or relevant Nursing Leadership specialty certification preferred.
• Education: A Masters in Nursing (MSN) or relevant field is required. A graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university is required; CCNE or NLNAC accredited school preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years of experience in nursing is required. Minimum of 3 years progressive nursing leadership experience, including inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrated expertise in clinical operations, staff development, and quality improvement. Leadership supporting Magnet standards, shared governance, and evidence-based practice. Experience ensuring Joint Commission readiness, compliance, and survey support. Knowledge of CMS, state, and specialty accreditation requirements. Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing and specialty services (SCI/BI care).
• Skills & Abilities: Excellent organization and customer service skills. Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities and prioritize and schedule accordingly. Strong communication, collaboration, and change management skills. Behaviors demonstrate a caring and supportive leadership style. Successful experience with team-building, conflict resolution, and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. Ability to delegate and/or interpret work expectations for a group of workers, assigning and monitoring specific duties to them, maintaining harmonious relations among them and promoting efficiency. Work collaboratively with other departments and physicians. Able to respond to crisis' and emergency situations appropriately. Ability to develop institutional educational and research policies and programs, quality improvement programs, and operational policies and procedures. Ability to use professional judgment to identify areas for improvement and participate in development of quality initiatives. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position. Proven analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to make formal presentations in front of large groups. Creative and able to be an "out of the box" thinker. Strong computer skills, including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint. Epic experience preferred. Demonstrates monitoring and follow-through with job responsibilities. The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster innovation in care delivery. Open to feedback and self-initiated professional and leadership growth.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide 24-hour accountability for nursing operations across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with the CNO and executive leadership to align nursing services with organizational goals, quality improvement initiatives, and Magnet designation requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, inclusivity, and excellence in patient care.

Clinical Operations

• Oversee inpatient nursing units, ensuring optimal staffing, workflow efficiency, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Oversee outpatient nursing and clinic operations, including coordination of advanced practice providers and specialty services.
• Ensure effective functioning of the Nurse Advice Line for timely patient support and triage.
• Provide leadership for urology services, ensuring integration with rehabilitation and specialty care.
• Supervise wound care programs, promoting best practices in prevention and treatment.

Education & Professional Development

• Lead nursing and patient education initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and patient engagement goals.
• Support continuing education and competency development for nursing staff across all service areas.

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor performance metrics, patient outcomes, and satisfaction scores; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards, including infection prevention and safety protocols.

Fiscal & Resource Management

• Manage budgets for assigned departments, optimizing resource utilization and cost-effective care delivery.
• Participate in strategic planning for staffing models and operational improvements.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Craig Hospital Benefits

At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs.

Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options.

• Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans.
• We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee.
• We offer generous time off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too!
• Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire.
• Do you want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance.
• Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs.