Department of Nursing

Kristi Melton, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Clinical Business Operations

Our Mission

At National Jewish Health, our healthcare teams are at the heart of a transformative and healing care experience for patients and families. With a commitment to outstanding patient-centered care, health education, and disease management, our teams use a collaborative approach to deliver exceptional outcomes.

We achieve this excellence by embracing evidence-based practices, fostering research and innovation, and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals, all while continuously advancing our own knowledge and skills.

Our core values are:

• Excellence
• Education
• Innovation
• Collaboration

We celebrate the vital contributions of our teams to healthcare and clinical excellence, building systems that support their practice and collaboration, and cultivating an environment that encourages excellence.

Join us at National Jewish Health, where we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and advancing the future of healthcare.