877-779-7983

LOCATION:  Garfield County (CO)

Enjoy an attractive sign on bonus* and competitive salary with this great opportunity to a join a Planetree Designated Facility recognized for excellence in patient care and has received many awards, including JD Power and Associates awards, Healthgrades for outstanding patient experience, patient safety excellence awards, and national recognition for a beautiful building. Located in the heart of the western part of the Colorado Rockies midway between Aspen and Vail, this world-class medical facility with 78 hospital beds and a level III trauma center has maintained its independent, non-profit status since 1955. The hospital provides a healing environment of nurturing, compassionate, and personalized care along a team of over 200 physicians on staff committed to patient care excellence. Each 200 staff member, physician, and volunteer has taken the mission of patient-centered care to heart. Decisions are made with the primary consideration of doing what’s right for the patient and their families, creating a collaborative partnership between caregivers and patients. The hospital’s mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals. The Western Slope of Colorado…..literally get off work and go play in the mountains – rafting, fishing, hot springs pools, mountain biking, camping, hiking, paragliding, restaurants, shopping, read a book, live music, festivals, you name it! It’s time to see your career from a new perspective!

Seeking an experienced Endoscopy RN Leader with at least five (5) years of experience in Endoscopy to share their experience, knowledge, and leadership skills with the Hospital’s Endoscopy team. The RN must have advanced Endo experience wanting to work at an independent hospital.

General Objectives:

1. Assists with directing and coordinating all activities of Endoscopy.
2. Focuses on Endoscopy within the Hospital system to obtain Safety, Quality, and Financial goals for the entire organization.
3. Supports the Operations of Endoscopy and other departments as requested.
4. Plans and coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for clients utilizing the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
5. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with other clinical personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.
6. Supports the shared governance vision and nursing obligations of membership which guide the practice of all nurses at the Hospital.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Oversees the daily clinical workflow and staffing for Endoscopy.
2. Assesses and manages the efficiency of workflow and adjusts staffing, assignments, personal daily schedule, as necessary to assure workflow processes proceed smoothly and efficiently.
3. Manages daily RN and support staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for patient care.
4. Serves as liaison regarding coordination of patient care and resolution of issues.
5. Collaborates with the Administrative Director Patient Care Services to create, implement and evaluate Quality Improvement Projects in Endoscopy that correspond to organizational initiatives:  Safety and High-Reliability Organization, Core Measures.
6. Assists with selection and recruitment processes for clinical staff.
7. Actively involved with staff retention in coordination with the Administrative Director Patient Care Services
8. Performs employee evaluations.
9. Performs supervisory and correctional feedback with staff.
10. Serves as a professional and clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
11. Demonstrates professional leadership behavior, promotes a positive image of the departments and organization.
12. Acting Director as delegated.
13. Performs duties of Endoscopy RN, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current CO RN License or ability to obtain
• BSN required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) required
• At least five (5) years of RN Endoscopy experience required with advanced Endo experience preferred
• Progressive leadership experience preferred

*Eligible for sign on bonus (2 year commitment required.  Internal candidates are not eligible for sign on bonus) Starting wage dependent upon experience, education, and skill set. Annual Bonus based upon organizational and individual performance.

Enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package that supports your physical, emotional and financial health
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Annual Bonus based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(a) and 403(b) plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Hospital Services
• Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes