Regional Director of Nursing

VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC•La Junta, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Director of Nursing (RDN) is responsible for clinical leadership, operational collaboration, and regulatory guidance across multiple Valley-Wide Health Systems clinic locations. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with FQHC standards while supporting site-level nursing leaders as well as nursing positions outside of the clinical teams. The RDN collaborates closely with medical, behavioral health, and administrative teams to maintain excellence in clinical operations, quality improvement, and compliance with HRSA and state requirements. Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or Registered Nurse (RN) with an active, unrestricted Colorado license
Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within an FQHC or similar setting
Experience with quality improvement and multi-site leadership
Strong understanding of FQHC operations, HRSA requirements, and compliance standards
Familiarity with HRSA Operational Site Visit (OSV) expectations
Strong leadership, coaching, and strategic thinking skills
Experience with EHR systems and data-driven decision making.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Ability to manage change and support organizational initiatives.
Cultural competence working with rural and underserved populations.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel regularly within the region.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and mentorship to RN Leads, Rx Refill Nurses, Nurse Family Partnership, Nurse/MA Educators, and Lab Coordinators across multiple Valley-Wide sites.
Standardize nursing workflows and evidence-based practices across the region.
Lead quality improvement initiatives aligned with HRSA, UDS measures, and PCMH standards.
Participate in clinical policy development and annual review cycles.
Consultation and coordination with Regional Directors of Operation is required in this role.
Ensure compliance with HRSA, OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, state nursing regulations, and vaccine program guidelines, including Vaccines for Children (VFC).
Collaborate with compliance with clinical audits, infection control practices, incident reporting, and root-cause analyses.
Participate in the Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) program as needed and lead regional efforts to improve VFC immunization workflows, reduce missed opportunities, and enhance on-time vaccination rates.
Represent nursing for AAAHC site audits within region.
Monitor nursing operations across the region, including staffing, scheduling models, productivity, and EHR workflow optimization, aligned with organization-wide standards.
Support Valley-Wide’s integrated care model by collaborating with medical, behavioral health, and administrative leaders.
Assist with budget development and resource allocation for clinical needs.
Oversee onboarding, evaluations, and continuing education for clinical nursing and nursing leadership.
Oversee in-house medical assistant training – Valley Wide Medical Assistant Preparation (VMAP).
Foster a collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive nursing environment.
Identify training needs and coordinate competency-based education.
Participate in organizational planning, population health initiatives, and cross-departmental project teams.
Support emergency preparedness, care coordination initiatives, and performance improvement activities.