Chief Nursing Officer

Job Overview

This Chief Nursing Officer role is about leading the nursing vision for a healthcare organization in Colorado Springs, CO. You'll set the standard for patient care quality and safety, shaping how clinical teams operate day to day. It's a position where your decisions directly impact both staff well being and community health outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic plan for nursing services across the organization.
• Oversee nursing budgets, resource allocation, and staffing models to ensure safe patient ratios.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, analyzing clinical data to drive better patient outcomes.
• Mentor nurse managers and directors, fostering their professional growth and leadership skills.
• Collaborate with physicians, department heads, and executive leadership on organizational strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards for nursing practice.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required; a DNP or PhD is a strong plus.
• An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where Colorado Springs, CO is located.
• At least ten years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including five years in an executive or director level role within a hospital system.
• A deep understanding of healthcare finance, regulatory environments like CMS, and value based care models.
• The mental focus to navigate complex problems under pressure while maintaining a calm presence for your teams. This isn't a desk only job; you'll be on units regularly, which requires mobility across a large facility.

What It's Like In This Role

You'll split your time between strategic meetings and walking the floors in Colorado Springs, CO. The environment is complex; you're connecting daily with frontline nurses, physicians, and the C suite. Most organizations use EHRs like Epic or Cerner alongside performance dashboards. Your schedule is primarily days but demands flexibility; expect early mornings or late evenings during surveys or critical incidents. The workload is substantial but focused on long term impact rather than daily task lists.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The scope here lets you influence care delivery at a systemic level. You'll have significant autonomy to design programs that matter. Working through JobXi exposes you to various health systems in the Colorado Springs, CO area, each with unique cultures and challenges to learn from. It's a chance to build an executive portfolio that opens doors nationally.

Schedule & Work Type

This is a full time, onsite executive position based in Colorado Springs, CO. While some administrative work can be done remotely occasionally, the role requires a consistent physical presence for leadership and operational needs. Standard hours align with business operations but include on call readiness for major clinical events.

How To Apply

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