Region VP Nursing Practice, Education & Well-Being

US-CO-Centennial

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Req #: 89998
Type: Full-Time
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CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

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				Overview:

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life ColoradoTM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Responsibilities:

The Region Vice President, Nursing Practice, Education, and Well-Being provides strategic and operational leadership for professional nursing practice, clinician well-being, patient experience, and education across the Mountain Region. This role ensures the advancement of evidence-based practice, professional development, and a thriving practice environment by aligning clinical excellence with workforce wellness and engagement. The VP collaborates with hospital nursing leaders, human resources, education, security and DEI teams to ensure clinical practice and staff well-being are integrated into broader system goals. The position supports innovation, shared governance, and retention strategies, with a strong emphasis on building a resilient and supported nursing workforce.l

Essential Key Responsibilities:

* Professional practice (Nursing/Clinical)
* Evidence-Based Practice and Research
* Well-Being and Workforce Resilience
* Leadership and Strategy
* Policy Oversight
* Collaboration and System Integration

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

* RN license, compact eligible
* MS in Nursing or BSN with Master's in related field (MHA, MBA, etc.)
* Minimum of 7 years of healthcare experience with at least 3 in an executive or system-level leadership role
* Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership managing clinical staff, education, or professional practice

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience iwth Magnet, Pathway to Excellence, or shared governance 
* Proven success in clinician wellness or well-being program implementation 
* Healthcare leadership certification (e.g., NEA-BC, CENP) 

Competencies:

* Deep understanding of nursing practice, professional governance, and Magnet principles
* Knowledge of wellness program design and resilience science
* Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate education programs at scale
* Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration
* Familiarity with workforce engagement metrics and strategic staffing practices
* Excellent data literacy, with ability to assess trends and outcomes across multiple facilities
* Ability to lead teams through change, ambiguity, and transformation
			
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