R105067 locations Lutheran Medical Center time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R105067 Job Description: Intermountain Health is searching for a Nursing Director to lead magnet and professional nursing development initiatives at Lutheran Medical Center, a community-based, 338-bed acute-care hospital and level II trauma center. Serving the people of Colorado for more than 100 years, Lutheran Medical Center has primary care clinics in and around the Wheat Ridge area, along with dozens of progressive specialty services. Along with 2,000+ caregivers, Lutheran's physicians and advanced care professionals support a multitude of specialties, such as Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Psychiatry, and Pulmonology, among other specialties. The Director of Professional Nursing Practice and Magnet Programs oversees the clinical and professional development of nurses across Lutheran Medical Center. In this key leadership role you will provide oversight of programs and processes which include, nurse onboarding, nurse orientation, the residency program, specialty internships, professional governance, the Magnet journey, and nursing research. Along with offering a chance to work in a stable, strong, mission-based environment, this role provides the opportunity to experience Colorado's diverse culture and incredible landscape. You'll be able to explore abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing, hiking, and fishing, as well as stunning national parks and forests, all within hours of where you'll call home. Becoming a part of the Intermountain team means gaining a family and finding a place to plant your roots. Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind, and spiritual well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling, and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. This is an exempt, full-time leadership position. As such, you are eligible to participate in an annual pay-for-performance opportunity ("AP4P"). This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Intermountain Health Board-approved goals. To show our commitment to you and assist with your transition into our organization, we may offer a sign-on and relocation bonus when applicable. As the Director of Professional Nursing Practice and Magnet Program, you need to know how to: Facilitate the development and evolution of professional governance, along with providing development to council chairpersons and members. Evolve the model and grow in membership. Oversee the Magnet program for Lutheran Medical Center. Promote standardization and integration of best practices and ensure clinical policies reflect evidence-based practice, appropriate professional standards, and standardization across the hospital. Ensure nurse on-boarding, orientation, and training is standardized, engaging, and promotes retention of quality nurses. Evaluate annual competency requirements. Develop and provide oversight for program, promote nurse growth and retention such as specialty training, nurse residency, clinical ladder, preceptor training, and mentorship. Act as a role model, mentor, and consultant to colleagues, leaders, councils, performance improvement teams, and advance practice nurses for clinical, professional, educational, and research topics. Facilitate change and transformation efforts using change management principles and tools. Ensure nurses are practicing at the top of their license through development opportunities, understanding of state licensing and board of nursing rules, and professional organization standards for nursing roles. Promote clinical development, clinical education programs, and projects in accordance with, but not limited to, Joint Commission standards, Magnet standards, ANA scope and standards of practice, professional standards, and organizational policy. Participate in and involve nurses in evaluative research and ensure application of evidence-based practice. Conduct research as appropriate and publish and facilitate publication of best practices and/or research findings. Serve as a liaison for academic partners. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN), is required. Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business is required. If the master's degree is not in nursing, then either a baccalaureate or a higher degree must be in nursing. Doctor of Nursing Practice or Ph.D is preferred. License to practice nursing in Colorado (or the ability to obtain a Colorado nursing license within six (6) months of hire). ANCC certification in appropriate area of expertise. A minimum of five (5) years of clinical practice experience and prior leadership experience is required. Prior experience working in a complex, matrixed health system is preferred, along with the development and implementation of clinical and business quality improvement initiatives. Pervious Nursing Service Line experience and knowledge of clinical informatics/IT systems/EPIC is preferred. Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: Interact with others requiring employee to communicate information. The ability to see and read computer monitors and documents. Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment. May be expected to stand or bend in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy (e.g., frequent computer use and typing, accessing needed information, office equipment, telephones). Anticipated job posting close date: 05/28/2024 Location: Lutheran Medical Center Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $45.32 - $83.10 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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