Clinical Director Nursing

HCA Healthcare; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pinnacle Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, invites you to join as Clinical Director Nursing. This role leads clinical leadership, drives patient safety, and partners with executives to deliver high-quality care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in nursing with CO license, 3+ years leadership and 5+ years clinical experience, with OR/surgical background preferred. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence patient outcomes within a national healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current CO RN license or active compact license.
• 3+ years leadership experience.
• 5+ years clinical experience; OR/surgical experience preferred.
• Experience with accreditation survey preparations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leads implementation of evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Drives standardization and efficiency in clinical practice, patient throughput, and care coordination.
• Monitors internal and external benchmarks, accreditations, and regulatory standards.
• Champions a culture of service excellence by leveraging feedback and initiatives.
• Fosters a high performing, engaged workforce through coaching and development strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand services and growth opportunities.
• Participates in budgeting, monitors financial performance, and cost-saving measures.
• Promotes communication and collaboration across departments for coordinated patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree

Job description

This position is incentive eligible. Salary Estimate: $101920.00 - $159036.80 / year Learn More About The benefits Offered For This Job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Clinical Director Nursing you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Pinnacle Surgery Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Pinnacle Surgery Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Clinical Director Nursing where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• Leads implementation of evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality outcomes, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Drives standardization and efficiency in clinical practice, patient throughput, and care coordination to optimize outcomes, reduce variation, and manage costs.
• Monitors internal and external benchmarks, accreditations, and regulatory standards, ensuring continuous compliance and pursuit of excellence.
• Champions a culture of service excellence by leveraging feedback, implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring consistent, positive patient interactions.
• Fosters a high performing, engaged workforce through coaching, recognition, and development strategies, ensuring clinical competence and role alignment.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand services, identify growth opportunities, and implement strategies that drive differentiation and volume.
• Participates in budgeting, monitors financial performance, and implements cost‑saving measures while ensuring appropriate staffing and resource utilization.
• Promotes communication and collaboration across departments to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care and optimal staff deployment.

What Qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, required. Master's Degree, preferred.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state of CO or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• 3+ years applicable experience in leadership
• 5+ years applicable clinical experience
• OR / surgical experience highly preferred.
• Experience with accreditation survey preparations and compliance preferred.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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