Director of Nursing Excellence Professional Practice
Listed on 2025-12-14
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home, Nurse Educator
Director of Nursing Excellence Professional Practice Base Pay Range
$/yr - $/yr
Company OverviewKaweah Health is a 613‑bed healthcare district dedicated to serving the community. Their campus is extensive, encompassing multiple service lines including Behavioral Health, Rehab, Skilled Nursing, CVICU, ICU, and NICU, and they boast a strong pipeline for new nurses.
Position OverviewHere at Peak Recruiter we are seeking a highly experienced and transformational leader to fill the role of Director of Nursing Excellence and Professional Practice. This individual will be instrumental in guiding nursing professional practice, driving improvement in nursing quality, and fostering professional development.
Primary Responsibilities- Lead and support the engagement and integration of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists into high‑quality, collaborative care models.
- Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive nursing excellence strategy, aligning with national standards such as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence frameworks.
- Guide the organization through recognition processes, including document development and site visit preparation.
- Monitor and analyze nursing‑sensitive quality indicators, implementing data‑driven strategies to improve patient outcomes.
- Oversee the development of programs to build nursing knowledge and leadership capacity.
- Support nursing‑led research and innovation, manage budgets for nursing excellence, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- CA RN license and NEA or NEA‑BC certification.
- Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in professional nursing practice, quality improvement, or Magnet/Pathway designation.
- Demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams and improving nursing and patient care outcomes.
- Preferred:
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD; certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD‑BC) or Quality (CPHQ).
The Director of Nursing Excellence Professional Practice will report directly to the CNO and will collaborate closely with the Education Department, Infection Prevention, and Nursing School Affiliations.
Key Priorities in the First Six MonthsGuiding nursing professional practice with a focus on achieving Magnet recognition or Pathway to Excellence, establishing and developing shared governance, and implementing a professional practice model.
Challenges and OpportunitiesSignificant opportunity to positively impact the profession of nursing at Kaweah Health, a large teaching hospital with approximately 130 residents. Key performance indicators include improvements in patient care and safety metrics, reduction in staff turnover rates, an increase in the number of nurses achieving certification, and higher employee engagement scores.
Benefits- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Pension plan
Contact Mike Duggan 720-262‑8427 or ; or apply through this posting.
Job Details- Seniority level:
Director - Employment type:
Full‑time - Job function:
Management, Training, and Quality Assurance - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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