About this opportunity
Fremont Economic Development Corporation lists this Director of Acute Care Services Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center opportunity in salida, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Overview
Director of Acute Care Services will be responsible for overseeing Nursing Administration (Med Surg, ICU, Case Management, Emergency Department, and Nursing Supervisors).
About the Opportunity
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse leader to serve as Director of Acute Care Services. This leadership role is responsible for the oversight of multiple, diverse departments within the acute care service line, driving organizational performance through collaboration, innovation, and alignment with the hospital’s strategic vision.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting staff development and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with at least 3 years of experience in an acute care setting.
Master’s preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees—Emergency Department, Med Surg unit, Intensive Care Unit, Case Management, and Nursing Supervisors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
MustmaintaincurrentCPR,ACLS,&PALScertifications
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for several departments within the acute care service line
Drive performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals and patient care standards
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across departments
Promote effective communication and information sharing to enhance coordination and outcomes
Serve as a role model and mentor for clinical and support staff
Maintain the ability to step into frontline responsibilities as needed.
IncoordinationwiththeCaseManager,concurrentlyreviewspatientadmissionsandcontinued stays for appropriateness with the working knowledge and use of evidence base utilization management guidelines.
Collaborateswithphysicians,dischargeplannerandnursingstaffwiththetransitionofapatient and family from one environment to another.
CoordinatestheSwingBedprogramincludingfacilitatingthe admission.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being. For details about our benefits, visit our Benefits Guide.
Employment Conditions
Employment offers are contingent upon successfully fulfilling all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screening, and verification of current immunizations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
Disclaimer
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.
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Worksite address
salida, CO, 81201, US
Who can apply
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