Vice President, Clinical Excellence & Education (RN)

Vice President, Clinical Excellence & Education – Grand Junction | Monday–Friday, 8am-5pm Schedule
Pay Range: $140,107-$155,000 (Exempt)

Raising the Standard of Care Through Education and Excellence

JOB SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Clinical Excellence & Education provides executive leadership for a coordinated, enterprise-wide education and clinical professional practice framework across HopeWest. This role establishes education standards, workforce development pathways, clinical competency systems, and measures of learning effectiveness for all service lines.
The position partners Clinical Operations, People Operations, Compliance, Quality, and service-line leadership to strengthen workforce capability, clinical excellence, and organizational readiness. Operational clinical oversight and regulatory interpretation remain with their designated executive functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field required.
  Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field required.
• Experience:
  Seven years of progressive healthcare education, professional development, organizational learning, or related healthcare leadership experience required.
  Experience designing and evaluating multi-service-line education, competency frameworks, evidence-based practice, budgets, and organizational initiatives required.
  Three years of director-level or higher leadership and experience in hospice, palliative care, PACE, or comparable healthcare environments preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado, maintained throughout employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate enterprise-wide education and clinical excellence strategies aligned with organizational priorities, mission, and long-term goals.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical education, professional practice development, evidence-based care, and interdisciplinary learning within complex healthcare environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, curriculum development, competency assessment, validation methodologies, and educational effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, accreditation standards, and education-related compliance expectations applicable to Hospice, Palliative Care, PACE, and other service lines.
• Ability to analyze clinical quality indicators, patient and participant outcomes, workforce performance data, and organizational trends to identify learning gaps, develop targeted interventions, and measure effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership, influence organizational decisions, build consensus, and collaborate effectively with clinical, operational, administrative, and executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of workforce development, leadership education, mentorship, preceptorship, professional certification, career pathways, and succession planning to support employee development and organizational readiness.
• Proficiency in learning management systems, educational technologies, competency tracking, data analytics, and reporting tools to support efficient and effective learning programs.
• Strong organizational, financial management, and change leadership skills, including the ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, establish performance expectations, lead multidisciplinary teams, and implement sustainable organizational improvements.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with demonstrated sound judgment, ethical decision-making, adaptability, and commitment to professional accountability, compassionate care, and HopeWest's mission and values.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• EAP & Disability
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.