Director of Neonatal ICU

HCA HealthONE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

HCA HealthONE is seeking a Director of Women’s and Children’s Services in Denver, Colorado. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational leadership in patient care delivery, enhancing care models, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Candidates must hold a BSN and have five years of nursing experience, with at least three in a management role. The position also requires effective communication and leadership skills, demonstrating HCA HealthONE's commitment to excellence and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN licensure or multistate RN license required.
• Minimum of five years acute care nursing experience.
• At least three years in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care delivery and improve patient care outcomes.
• Lead clinical practice standards and ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and enhance care models.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BSN

MSN or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Introduction

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Director Women’s and Children’s Services where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy, and improving more lives in more ways.

Benefits

• 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 other partners.
• 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The patient care director will have operational responsibility and accountability for care delivery within their business unit and hospital. Provide leadership for improving patient care, planning, staff performance, systems improvements, and other programs that support the culture of HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke’s and Rocky Mountain Children’s, as well as HealthONE’s strategic objectives. The director will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to enhance and drive an integrated model of person‑centered care. Provide leadership and coordination of clinical practice standards and ensure clinical care is provided according to quality, licensing, and accreditation standards. Supports an environment of continuous improvement, promoting evidence‑based practice and patient care delivery. Measures actual budgetary performance and drives systematic improvement in collaboration with ACNO. May also provide direct patient care when needed. The scope and complexity of the director position will vary based on the number of beds, visits, and procedures in the department, the acuity of patients, FTEs supervised, the number of different medical staff services involved, and the activity level of admissions, discharges, and transfers per day.

• Integrity – We are honest and do what we say.
• Compassion – We are sympathetic to the needs of others.
• Accountability – We take ownership of how our actions and behaviors impact outcomes.
• Respect – We value others and embrace diversity.
• Excellence – We take personal pride in exceeding expectations.

Position Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse or current active multistate Registered Nurse license. Current BLS certification.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required. MSN, or other healthcare‑related advanced degree, e.g., MBA, or MHA is preferred.
• Experience: At least five years of acute care/specialty nursing is desirable in the area of specialty. At least three years of previous experience in a charge/supervisory or management position.
• Special Qualifications: Demonstrates good organizational skills. Provides safe and appropriate care within the Standards of Nursing Practice at HCA HealthONE PSL/RMC. Demonstrates good critical thinking skills. Displays leadership and problem‑solving skills. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers. Able to articulate and demonstrate knowledge of nursing theory and practice.

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.