Director of Nursing Full Time

Director of Nursing Full Time

Vibra Hospital of Denver, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a 54 bed critical care hospital providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

Responsible for the overall operations for the assigned nursing unit and ensures the delivery of efficient, high quality patient care and services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Works with employees and other managers/supervisors to develop systems and procedures necessary for daily operations, and provides training, information and support to solve problems and accomplish assigned objectives.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or in current program with a completion date of 2 years required.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from a Vibra-approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Five (5) years experience in an acute care setting preferred. Critical care experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning and staff development.
• Ability to manage the practice of nursing within the mission of the hospital.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in recruitment and hire of qualified staff.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee assistance plan
• Flex spending plans, 401K matching
• Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• Pet insurance
• Group legal provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.