? [Only 24h Left] Director Trauma Services

Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Description Highlands Ranch Hospital (HRH), Longs Peak Hospital (LPH) and Broomfield Hospital (BH) are close-knit community hospitals caring for people in some of metro Denver's most popular suburbs. We're currently undergoing significant expansion across our system to keep pace with needs of the communities we serve and look forward to increasing our capacity and ability to do more for patients. As part of the University of Colorado Health system (UCHealth), HRH, LPH and BH attract some of the nation's top physicians and staff and promote a culture of empowerment and support to help every employee experience success and professional development. Recently named a best place to work by Forbes Magazine, UCHealth's commitment to putting patients first is evidenced by our quality and safety metrics, patient experience scores and high level of employee engagement. Known for excellent schools and a family-friendly, high quality of living, the communities of Highlands Ranch, Longmont and Broomfield are located in the southwest and northwest suburbs of Denver and represent the best Colorado has to offer with multiple parks, golf courses, bike trails, modern shopping and dining, professional teams in every sport and easy access to the Rocky Mountains. Location: UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US:CO:Highlands Ranch Department: HRH VP Operations FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $57.56 - $92.10 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Summary: Directs the program's activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and strategic objectives of the program and organization. Responsibilities: Partners with medical and organizational leaders to develop and implement a strategic plan, departmental goals, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, regulatory, legal, and ethical standards of the organization. Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including staffing, development, engagement, patient care delivery, information technologies, regulatory compliance, quality and experience to achieve growth in performance goals. Proficient understanding of regulatory requirements, system development and political implications while maintaining collaborative relationships with local, state, regional, and national stakeholders. Prepares and evaluates departmental budgets and financial performance to promote stewardship and growth. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Requirements: - Registered Nurse - Bachelor's degree in Nursing. - 5 years of relevant acute care nursing experience. - Preferred: 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience. - State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). - Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing, Business or healthcare related field. - Preferred: - Minimum 5 years trauma experience at a Level I or Level II trauma center - Minimum 3 years in a trauma program leadership role (e.g., Trauma Director or Program Manager). • Demonstrated knowledge of ACS trauma verification standards and state trauma regulations. • Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. • Experience with trauma registry data, quality improvement, and performance benchmarking. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): - Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents - 403(b) with employer matching contributions - Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence. - Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options - Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options - Wellness benefits - Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs - Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: - UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are (uchealth.org) AF123

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