Director Of Nursing Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or Registered Nurse (RN) with an active, unrestricted Colorado license
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave: Vacation: 15 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
• Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays