Night shift ER Travel Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information: Contract Duration: 7 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

TravelNurseSource is working with Ambition 24Hours to find a qualified Psych RN in Westminster, Colorado, 80003!
Ambition 24 Hours | Permanent Placement
Our Client | Westminster, Colorado | Full-Time Permanent | Executive Leadership
Full-Time Permanent

Bonus Eligible

Travel

Relocation Assistance

Visa Support

Our client is a 144-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Denver metropolitan area, delivering a broad continuum of psychiatric care including inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. The facility operates as a joint venture with a major regional health system and is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of operational and strategic growth. The CEO carries full executive authority and day-to-day responsibility for hospital operations, financial performance, quality of care, regulatory compliance, and staff development. This is a direct-hire, full-time permanent role reporting to the governing body.
coordinate medical staff input through the Office of the Medical Director
Manage day-to-day hospital operations to achieve objectives in patient care outcomes, fiscal management, licensure and accreditation maintenance, business development, and medical staff compliance
Organise departmental structure, delegation, and alignment of responsibilities to meet patient care and business objectives
Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, local businesses, affiliate health providers, and the surrounding community
Appraise leadership team performance; assess competencies and provide coaching and corrective action as directed by the governing body
Ensure staff participation in facility-wide in-service and continuing education programs, including those specific to children, adolescents, and families
Recruit allied health professionals and psychiatrists to expand the scope of service offerings
Manage and direct contract negotiations and compliance with the commercial payer community, including rate negotiations and new revenue generation
Lead development of continuum of care including comprehensive outpatient services and community-based programs
Serve as final authority for resolution of staff performance concerns and performance improvement activities
Chair and attend periodic meetings with the governing body, medical staff, executive management team, and other hospital departments
Maintain an effective survey readiness plan including a comprehensive auditing programme and corrective action processes
Ensure adherence to the compliance programme including timely follow-up of reported issues, staff training, and proactive auditing
Ensure prompt, thorough follow-up of patient safety issues including system-level corrections and proactive assessment of high-risk areas
Bachelor's degree required - Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related discipline; MBA/MHA preferred
Minimum 3 5 years' experience in a senior leadership or CEO role within a behavioral health, acute care, or managed care hospital environment
Demonstrated ability to lead Joint Commission (JCAHO) survey readiness and compliance efforts in a behavioral health hospital setting
Full P&L responsibility for a hospital with an annual operating budget of at least $20 million
Proven track record leading QAPI, patient-safety initiatives, and corrective action plans in a behavioral health hospital
Direct experience hiring, developing, and retaining clinical and medical staff including psychiatrists, nursing leaders, and therapists
Thorough knowledge of facility administration, clinical operations, financial management, and business development
MBA or MHA (advanced degree)
Behavioral health hospital start-up or expansion experience
Joint venture leadership experience
Marketing and community engagement expertise
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