Chief Nursing Officer - Executive Team - Full time

Aspen Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 206,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO and leave policies

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to lead the nursing team and drive clinical excellence within the Executive Team. This role focuses on nursing leadership, organizational administration, and aligning patient care standards with the hospital’s strategic plan.

The CNO will collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and other executives to develop high-quality, cost-effective programs, ensuring efficient services that meet patient and staff needs in a dynamic hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Unrestricted RN license in Colorado or ability to obtain before start date.
• At least five years of leadership experience with oversight/management of hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and oversee nursing operations.
• Set patient care standards and establish processes to meet them.
• Align the organization’s strategic plan with clinical operations in collaboration with the CMO and other executives.
• Provide management oversight for high quality, cost-effective, integrated clinical programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Chief Nursing Officer within the Executive Team department here at Aspen Valley Health. Work Shift: Salary Compensation Range: $206,000.00 - $290,000.00. The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• At least five (5) years of leadership experience with oversight/management of hospital operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MSN, DNP, MBA, MHA, etc.) preferred. We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) provides leadership to the nursing team at AVH. The CNO focuses both on nursing leadership and organizational administration. The CNO sets patient care standards, establishes processes and protocols for achieving those standards, and manages the work of nurses in the organization. The CNO carries responsibility for integrating the strategic plan of the organization with the clinical operations. In collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and other Executive Team members, the CNO provides management oversight for the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated clinical programs within the hospital. The CNO exercises management responsibility through of the organization to ensure efficient services are designed and executed to meet the needs of patients, physicians, the public and staff.

What To Love

Aspen Valley Health has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.

What We Offer

Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here.

• Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you and your family!
• All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
• Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
• Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year.
• Rollover what you don’t use.
• Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
• Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave.
• Weeks 1‑6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
• In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
• In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)
• Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounted ski passes!
• Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.

Environment and Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

\"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.\" - Stacy

\"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.\" - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It’s no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

Closing Statement

This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.

Apply Information

At Aspen Valley Health (AVH), you’ll join a team committed to making a meaningful difference—every day. As one of the top 100 critical access hospitals, we offer more than just a job: we offer the chance to grow your career while serving your community. Our mission and core values foster nationally recognized patient care and exceptional career opportunities. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of support, AVH is where purpose and opportunity meet.