Interim Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

Utilizes evidence based research and procedures to develop organization-wide patient care programs, and related policies and procedures that describe how the care needs of patients and residents or patient populations receiving care are assessed, evaluated and met. Serves as an active member of the EPH Senior Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Participation in the development and implementation of EPH’s plan for the provision of patient care.
• Participation with other governance, managerial and medical staff and other clinical leaders in the decision making structures and processes of EPH.
• Develops goals for Patient Care Services for both hospital, Home Care/Hospice, Living Center and establishes budgetary guidelines by which goals can be achieved.
• Establishes performance standards with which to measure effectiveness and efficiency of patient care service personnel and activities.
• Implements an effective and ongoing program to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality and appropriateness of nursing care delivered to all patients and residents that receive patient care.
• Oversees staff selection, orientation performance and evaluation, staff development, staff scheduling, retention and termination in the patient care departments.
• Supervises and directs leaders and staff to provide safe and effective care related to: pharmacy and drug utilization, and Infection Control.
• Interprets and enforces policy in accordance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act and other professional licensing/certifying bodies’ legal requirements, and all applicable accrediting organizations.
• Assist with the overall administration of the organization as an active participant of the Senior Leadership Team including AOC rotation.
• Responsible for overall education of staff including tracking current certifications.
• Actively participates and represents EPH in community activities and programs.
• Participates in state professional organizations, representing rural healthcare and EPH to promote quality patient care.
• Develops positive professional working relationships with physicians and other non-employee healthcare providers.
• Develops and leads new patient care programs and projects.
• Perform in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Master level preparation preferred.
• 5 years clinical nursing experience, 1-2 years of nursing administration required.
• Must possess a valid Colorado RN license or a valid multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

PAY RANGE:

$71.56 - $107.34 per hour

BENEFITS:

We offer a full range of benefits to fit your needs and family for full time and part time employees!

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions.  You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow.  We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

Medical – Choose from a HSA or PPO medical plan with pre-tax spending accounts.
Dental – An affordable all-inclusive services plan.  No need to choose from 2 or 3 options.
Vision – Just for you or your whole family.
Paid Time Off – Personal and sick leave immediately available as accrued each pay period.
Medical Transport – Add MASA as a supplemental for both Air and Ground usable in all 50 states.
Accident and Critical Illness – For those unexpected life issues that may happen. Cash payouts to you.
Term Life and AD&D INS. – Free to full and part time employees.
Voluntary Life Ins. – Additional coverage for you to purchase for yourself, spouse and or children.
Short Term Disability – 2 levels to purchase for your needs.
Long Term Disability – Free to you while employed.
Employee Assistance Program – A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services

Statement Regarding Initial Application:

In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, any applicant filling out this initial application will not need to disclose any age-identifying information. This standard is upheld in any additional documents submitted alongside this initial application. Any resumes, or additional documentation, that have information that would disclose an applicant’s age can be redacted at the applicant’s discretion.

For more information about this opportunity e-mail questions to HR@eph.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of policies, programs, activities or employment. In addition, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state, local and federal laws.