Job Description: Scope: The Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at (Acute Care Facility) serves as a physician leader for the care site within Intermountain Health and works collaboratively in partnership with operational, nursing, and clinical leadership. The Medical Director will report to the respective Medical Director (Specialty). Job Profile: The medical director for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery is a model clinical leader as evidenced by integrity, passion, and energy; being a champion of Intermountain's mission, vision, and values. This role will have collaborative oversight for the effective implementation of the operating model including quality and clinical care models; professional demeanor and presentations; professional proposals and business plans for this specialty. Essential Functions Leadership Lead defined specialty Physicians, APPs, and others in collaborations and implements care models that best meet the patient needs and the fundamentals of extraordinary care. Ensure that evidence-based clinical care standards, in partnership with the Clinical Programs, are established and effectively implemented within the care site for appropriate caregivers. Lead implementation of clinical best practices and programmatic improvements as supported by the Clinical Excellence team. Set a culture of team-based care and develop standards and processes to optimize high- functioning clinical care teams. Create an environment that maximizes the engagement and professional satisfaction of physicians and APPs. Build and foster physician and APP alignment across the service line/department. Participate in physician and clinical caregiver recruitment, retention, and professional development. Intermountain Operating Model (IOM) and KPIs Assist in quality improvement focused programmatic development in collaboration for specialty. Assist in development and implementation of departmental KPIs in alignment with the IOM. Direct oversight of relevant process improvement with responsibility for leading to achievements of goals. Partner with physician leaders to ensure seamless coordination of the services and clinical programs across the care continuum. Created a collaborative partnership with physician leads and medical directors. Partner in regional and enterprise collaboratives and councils that support the specialty specific programs and initiatives. Provide care site representation in specialty specific consultation as requested by DTS or other system operational units. Drive engagement of physicians and advanced practice providers, assures clinical best practices are achieved within the framework of the clinical programs for specialty. Align practice(s) with operational efficiency and productivity across the department/service line. Provides leadership, oversight, and support for the development of a culture of high reliability and Just Culture identifying opportunities, building relationships, and executing on strategies to drive the performance and measured improvement of the service line/unit/department. Work collaboratively with the CMO and ACMO as well as Service Line Executive Lead in coordination of support services including Clinical Programs, Clinical Shared Services, Research, Medical Education, and Clinical Excellence. Stewardship Collaborate with departmental director(s) and other physician leaders to optimize management of cost controls and efficiencies. Physician Partnership and Support: Meet regularly with leadership to develop strong relationships with providers and to discuss information that is essential to the successful performance of the unit(s)/department(s). Skills Leadership Interpersonal Communication Relationship Building Strategic Planning People Management Continual Improvement Process Workforce Planning Health Administration Medical Staff Training Health Care Physical Requirements: Minimum Qualifications MD or DO with ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in a relevant specialty. Active Medical Licensure Minimum three years of clinical experience in relevant specialty and experience in leading successful quality improvement projects within the clinical setting. Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Physical Requirements Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information. Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands. See and read computer monitors and documents. Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 3.75 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.
12/17/2025
Full time
Job Description: Scope: The Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at (Acute Care Facility) serves as a physician leader for the care site within Intermountain Health and works collaboratively in partnership with operational, nursing, and clinical leadership. The Medical Director will report to the respective Medical Director (Specialty). Job Profile: The medical director for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery is a model clinical leader as evidenced by integrity, passion, and energy; being a champion of Intermountain's mission, vision, and values. This role will have collaborative oversight for the effective implementation of the operating model including quality and clinical care models; professional demeanor and presentations; professional proposals and business plans for this specialty. Essential Functions Leadership Lead defined specialty Physicians, APPs, and others in collaborations and implements care models that best meet the patient needs and the fundamentals of extraordinary care. Ensure that evidence-based clinical care standards, in partnership with the Clinical Programs, are established and effectively implemented within the care site for appropriate caregivers. Lead implementation of clinical best practices and programmatic improvements as supported by the Clinical Excellence team. Set a culture of team-based care and develop standards and processes to optimize high- functioning clinical care teams. Create an environment that maximizes the engagement and professional satisfaction of physicians and APPs. Build and foster physician and APP alignment across the service line/department. Participate in physician and clinical caregiver recruitment, retention, and professional development. Intermountain Operating Model (IOM) and KPIs Assist in quality improvement focused programmatic development in collaboration for specialty. Assist in development and implementation of departmental KPIs in alignment with the IOM. Direct oversight of relevant process improvement with responsibility for leading to achievements of goals. Partner with physician leaders to ensure seamless coordination of the services and clinical programs across the care continuum. Created a collaborative partnership with physician leads and medical directors. Partner in regional and enterprise collaboratives and councils that support the specialty specific programs and initiatives. Provide care site representation in specialty specific consultation as requested by DTS or other system operational units. Drive engagement of physicians and advanced practice providers, assures clinical best practices are achieved within the framework of the clinical programs for specialty. Align practice(s) with operational efficiency and productivity across the department/service line. Provides leadership, oversight, and support for the development of a culture of high reliability and Just Culture identifying opportunities, building relationships, and executing on strategies to drive the performance and measured improvement of the service line/unit/department. Work collaboratively with the CMO and ACMO as well as Service Line Executive Lead in coordination of support services including Clinical Programs, Clinical Shared Services, Research, Medical Education, and Clinical Excellence. Stewardship Collaborate with departmental director(s) and other physician leaders to optimize management of cost controls and efficiencies. Physician Partnership and Support: Meet regularly with leadership to develop strong relationships with providers and to discuss information that is essential to the successful performance of the unit(s)/department(s). Skills Leadership Interpersonal Communication Relationship Building Strategic Planning People Management Continual Improvement Process Workforce Planning Health Administration Medical Staff Training Health Care Physical Requirements: Minimum Qualifications MD or DO with ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in a relevant specialty. Active Medical Licensure Minimum three years of clinical experience in relevant specialty and experience in leading successful quality improvement projects within the clinical setting. Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Physical Requirements Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information. Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands. See and read computer monitors and documents. Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 3.75 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary: The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management for five (5) to twenty (20) cost centers for a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This executive is a member of the chief nursing officer's or AVP Nursing's administrative team and serves as their designee for assigned responsibilities. This leader effectively partners with hospital leadership, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their service line and to meet the hospital's vision, mission and goals. This role has a range of approximately FTEs in a medium or large complex case setting that is 350 to 800 beds. This EDON also handles a budget with a range from 60 to 300 million dollars. The Executive Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers/directors or departments and who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, fiscal accountability, and employment of transformational leadership., instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The executive director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successful applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This executive employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This executive ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. It is expected that all Nurse Leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity Successfully works with the nurse administrators and supervisors to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Priority clinical operations areas of focus: o Lead care teaming redesign across 65+ primary care locations o Oversee implementation of clinical quality programs as it relates to back office process and workflow o Act as SME for nursing process, policy, and procedure in the ambulatory setting, and support across the continuum o Development and oversight of ongoing annual learning programs for licensed and unlicensed staff including preceptorship o Support clinical competency of licensed and unlicensed staff o Lead continued development and implementation of nursing/clinical structure into clinical operations across all practice sites o Process owner/leader for Employee Health Covid Pathway for all Wellstar employees Resources and Support Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills Serves to support the nursing administrators and supervisors to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities. Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises each others performance to achieve quality and safety goals Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff Professional Development Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce. Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities Evidence Based Practice and Research Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. Applies the effective use of data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Either a Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Nursing is required. Masters degree is required. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact is required. BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor is required. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) is required. Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position. National certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty is preferred. Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. and Minimum 5 years of progressive operational leadership in a manager or director level role is required. Required Minimum Skills: Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building a knowledge of the health care environment leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process ability to use systems thinking- and inspire, coach others to be successful model the way for professional practice professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources. Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing strategy and operations for running a business unit(s) and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions. Supports shared governance or shared decision making . click apply for full job details
12/17/2025
Full time
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary: The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management for five (5) to twenty (20) cost centers for a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This executive is a member of the chief nursing officer's or AVP Nursing's administrative team and serves as their designee for assigned responsibilities. This leader effectively partners with hospital leadership, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their service line and to meet the hospital's vision, mission and goals. This role has a range of approximately FTEs in a medium or large complex case setting that is 350 to 800 beds. This EDON also handles a budget with a range from 60 to 300 million dollars. The Executive Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers/directors or departments and who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, fiscal accountability, and employment of transformational leadership., instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The executive director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successful applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This executive employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This executive ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. It is expected that all Nurse Leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity Successfully works with the nurse administrators and supervisors to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Priority clinical operations areas of focus: o Lead care teaming redesign across 65+ primary care locations o Oversee implementation of clinical quality programs as it relates to back office process and workflow o Act as SME for nursing process, policy, and procedure in the ambulatory setting, and support across the continuum o Development and oversight of ongoing annual learning programs for licensed and unlicensed staff including preceptorship o Support clinical competency of licensed and unlicensed staff o Lead continued development and implementation of nursing/clinical structure into clinical operations across all practice sites o Process owner/leader for Employee Health Covid Pathway for all Wellstar employees Resources and Support Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills Serves to support the nursing administrators and supervisors to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities. Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises each others performance to achieve quality and safety goals Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff Professional Development Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce. Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities Evidence Based Practice and Research Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. Applies the effective use of data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Either a Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Nursing is required. Masters degree is required. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact is required. BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor is required. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) is required. Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position. National certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty is preferred. Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. and Minimum 5 years of progressive operational leadership in a manager or director level role is required. Required Minimum Skills: Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building a knowledge of the health care environment leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process ability to use systems thinking- and inspire, coach others to be successful model the way for professional practice professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources. Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing strategy and operations for running a business unit(s) and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions. Supports shared governance or shared decision making . click apply for full job details
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary: The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management for five (5) to twenty (20) cost centers for a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This executive is a member of the chief nursing officer's or AVP Nursing's administrative team and serves as their designee for assigned responsibilities. This leader effectively partners with hospital leadership, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their service line and to meet the hospital's vision, mission and goals. This role has a range of approximately FTEs in a medium or large complex case setting that is 350 to 800 beds. This EDON also handles a budget with a range from 60 to 300 million dollars. The Executive Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers/directors or departments and who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, fiscal accountability, and employment of transformational leadership., instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The executive director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successful applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This executive employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This executive ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. It is expected that all Nurse Leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity Successfully works with the nurse administrators and supervisors to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Priority clinical operations areas of focus: o Lead care teaming redesign across 65+ primary care locations o Oversee implementation of clinical quality programs as it relates to back office process and workflow o Act as SME for nursing process, policy, and procedure in the ambulatory setting, and support across the continuum o Development and oversight of ongoing annual learning programs for licensed and unlicensed staff including preceptorship o Support clinical competency of licensed and unlicensed staff o Lead continued development and implementation of nursing/clinical structure into clinical operations across all practice sites o Process owner/leader for Employee Health Covid Pathway for all Wellstar employees Resources and Support Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills Serves to support the nursing administrators and supervisors to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities. Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises each others performance to achieve quality and safety goals Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff Professional Development Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce. Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities Evidence Based Practice and Research Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. Applies the effective use of data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Either a Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Nursing is required. Masters degree is required. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact is required. BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor is required. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) is required. Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position. National certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty is preferred. Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. and Minimum 5 years of progressive operational leadership in a manager or director level role is required. Required Minimum Skills: Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building a knowledge of the health care environment leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process ability to use systems thinking- and inspire, coach others to be successful model the way for professional practice professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources. Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing strategy and operations for running a business unit(s) and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions. Supports shared governance or shared decision making . click apply for full job details
12/05/2025
Full time
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Job Summary: The Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management for five (5) to twenty (20) cost centers for a specific service line through the application of advanced competencies in communication; job knowledge, professionalism and business skills. This executive is a member of the chief nursing officer's or AVP Nursing's administrative team and serves as their designee for assigned responsibilities. This leader effectively partners with hospital leadership, medical staff and other departments to create a center of excellence for their service line and to meet the hospital's vision, mission and goals. This role has a range of approximately FTEs in a medium or large complex case setting that is 350 to 800 beds. This EDON also handles a budget with a range from 60 to 300 million dollars. The Executive Director of Nursing provides direct leadership for a group of nurse managers/directors or departments and who comprise their specialty service line. He/she is a standard bearer and holds leaders and staff accountable for the delivery of safe, quality care and services through effective communication, fiscal accountability, and employment of transformational leadership., instilling an accountability-based practice setting. The executive director of nursing serves as sponsor for performance improvement; inspires others to seek opportunities to grow and improve their performance and successful applies lean and evidenced based practice to ensure all targets pillar outcomes are achieved. This executive employs all safety first interventions and as the chief safety officer creates a culture of safety for his/her service line through the development/use of these skills by other leaders, physicians and staff. He/she effectively uses data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility providing instruction and mentoring for assigned leaders to be able to do the same. This executive ensures that nurse managers and staff create a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed all licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. He/She models the way by fostering exemplary skills in attaining effective teamwork and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments. It is expected that all Nurse Leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary Practice and Outcomes Holds self and staff to the highest professional standards and ethics ensuring corporate compliance standards etc. are met by leaders and staff. Is an active member of ones professional community and serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and nursing leadership advances the field through transformational executive leadership, support of shared governance, and scholarly activity Successfully works with the nurse administrators and supervisors to employ change management strategies and instills in self and others the curiosity to explore new knowledge and ideas. Priority clinical operations areas of focus: o Lead care teaming redesign across 65+ primary care locations o Oversee implementation of clinical quality programs as it relates to back office process and workflow o Act as SME for nursing process, policy, and procedure in the ambulatory setting, and support across the continuum o Development and oversight of ongoing annual learning programs for licensed and unlicensed staff including preceptorship o Support clinical competency of licensed and unlicensed staff o Lead continued development and implementation of nursing/clinical structure into clinical operations across all practice sites o Process owner/leader for Employee Health Covid Pathway for all Wellstar employees Resources and Support Engages leaders in decision- making and partners with others to promote patient centered care and service excellence while effectively providing leadership and management skills for a specific business/clinical unit, possesses strong and effective negotiation and mediation skills Serves to support the nursing administrators and supervisors to promote the effective running of the care delivery system and ensures that the clinical processes of care are working as intended. Serves as a resource for all leaders and accepts additional leadership responsibilities. Analyzes and manages financial resources; uses lean and other quality skills to reduce waste and improve performance of operations and clinical systems of care. Hires and develops an engaged team of leaders and staff that raises each others performance to achieve quality and safety goals Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration Effectively communicates to diverse audiences on nursing, health care and organizational issues and this includes the ability to set standards and holds leaders and staff accountable for performance standards. Proactively establishes a health work place by reducing unnecessary conflict - resolves it when necessary promotes and achieves positive team dynamics Establishes partnerships by employing strong relationship building skills with all hospital leaders and medical staff by striving to understand others (and situations) and keeping the long view in mind is fair and just using reflective practice skills to monitor self and leader performance/interaction skills exercising coaching and guiding skills Creates opportunities for self and leaders to grow professionally and implements a desirable workplace to recruit and retain talented leaders and staff Professional Development Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge and skills through formal and information education offerings to enhance ones understanding of how healthcare is financed and how to manage a diverse nursing workforce. Represents the organization positively to the community, building credibility and willingness to serve on committees and taskforces as needed to share knowledge and skill; champion a service line or need; and seeks opportunities to advance skill and scope of responsibilities Evidence Based Practice and Research Effectively identifies areas of improvement of leaders and clinical systems and sponsors projects to improve the same. Includes assuring nursing division meets or exceeds licensure, regulatory and accreditation standards. Applies the effective use of data and evidence to support decision making for clinical and operational responsibilities and demonstrates awareness of legal and ethical issues related to patient and staff data, information and confidentiality Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Either a Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in Nursing is required. Masters degree is required. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact is required. BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor is required. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) is required. Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position. National certification in nursing administration or clinical specialty is preferred. Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. and Minimum 5 years of progressive operational leadership in a manager or director level role is required. Required Minimum Skills: Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building a knowledge of the health care environment leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process ability to use systems thinking- and inspire, coach others to be successful model the way for professional practice professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources. Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing strategy and operations for running a business unit(s) and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions. Supports shared governance or shared decision making . click apply for full job details
HCA Midwest Health & Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute are in search of a Hematology & Oncology Division Medical Director and administrative physician leader to provide clinical leadership of the service line. This role is a senior level, executive position that provides administrative supervision and leadership for oncology services in the Kansas City division, including advising on policies and procedures, supervising clinicians and other medical professionals in the Midwest Oncology Associates group. This oncology group consists of 13 Oncologists, 4 Gyn Oncologists and 12 Advanced Practice Providers.Key Responsibilities: Administrative leadership and guidance for division initiatives in a manner that builds capacity, accelerates care and fosters service line growth Maintain high standards of professional services to ensure the program meets all hospital and regulatory standards Proven role as a peer leader and motivator to achieve the highest level of care Leads business development initiatives to foster a culture of growth with the ability to assess current market and implement strategic policies and processes Understanding of corporate structure and the willingness and capacity to work with various team members to achieve goals Position is approximately 40-50 percent administrative with remaining commitment devoted to clinical dutiesIdeal Candidates: Board certified in Hematology & Oncology 5+ years of clinical experience in an academic setting, single or multi-specialty group Excellent clinical skills and work history Leadership experience preferred in either physician practice, service line, and/or program leadership with the ability to build a high functioning team MBA/MHA/MMM encouragedCompensation Highlights: Incentive based financial package Full health insurance package Occurrence based malpractice coverage Paid time off and time for CME Generous 401k match Pre-employment expenses paidAbout the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute:The Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health is a network of hospitals and physicians that bring together the latest in cancer treatment, technology, and comprehensive services close to home, providing patients throughout our region with a new level of care and support as they face cancer. Through Sarah Cannons network, patients have access to a team of trusted local physicians, clinical trials and global cancer resources that expand the reach of one single cancer center. Our physicians are board-certified in medical oncology, radiation oncology and subspecialties such as gynecologic oncology and surgery. Our nursing and health staff is comprised of skilled, experienced cancer practitioners.About HCA Midwest Health: Multiple care sites including seven hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers. An array of other services to meet the healthcare needs of the greater Kansas City area. One of the area's largest private sector employers with more than 9,000 employees. The largest provider of charity and uncompensated care. Donor of more than $1.2 million to local charities each year. Since April 2003, HCA Midwest Health has invested more than $845 million to enhance and expand patient services in KC. We've also paid more than $216 million in taxes to local communities. HCA Midwest Health facilities serving the Kansas City area include: Belton Regional Medical Center; Centerpoint Medical Center; Lafayette Regional Health Center; Lee's Summit Medical Center; Menorah Medical Center; Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Research Medical Center; and Research Psychiatric Center.About Kansas City Kansas City consistently ranks as one of the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people, comprised of 18 counties and 50 communities--offering a diverse economy that mirrors the U.S., allowing companies to take calculated risk and test new products. Home to corporate headquarters giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark and H&R Block, among many others! KCI features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. New airport enhancements and renovations underway! On average, housing in KC is 22 percent less than the U.S. average and the average commute time is 23 minutes or less. The affordability and balance in lifestyle allow you to propel yourself personally faster without compromising your ability to access world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and sporting events! Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work in Right Now. Eight key factors were considered when creating this list including work-life balance, compensation, opportunities for advancement, resources and more. Home of Super Bowl Champions-Kansas City Chiefs, Sporting KC, and the Kansas City Royals.
09/10/2020
Full time
HCA Midwest Health & Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute are in search of a Hematology & Oncology Division Medical Director and administrative physician leader to provide clinical leadership of the service line. This role is a senior level, executive position that provides administrative supervision and leadership for oncology services in the Kansas City division, including advising on policies and procedures, supervising clinicians and other medical professionals in the Midwest Oncology Associates group. This oncology group consists of 13 Oncologists, 4 Gyn Oncologists and 12 Advanced Practice Providers.Key Responsibilities: Administrative leadership and guidance for division initiatives in a manner that builds capacity, accelerates care and fosters service line growth Maintain high standards of professional services to ensure the program meets all hospital and regulatory standards Proven role as a peer leader and motivator to achieve the highest level of care Leads business development initiatives to foster a culture of growth with the ability to assess current market and implement strategic policies and processes Understanding of corporate structure and the willingness and capacity to work with various team members to achieve goals Position is approximately 40-50 percent administrative with remaining commitment devoted to clinical dutiesIdeal Candidates: Board certified in Hematology & Oncology 5+ years of clinical experience in an academic setting, single or multi-specialty group Excellent clinical skills and work history Leadership experience preferred in either physician practice, service line, and/or program leadership with the ability to build a high functioning team MBA/MHA/MMM encouragedCompensation Highlights: Incentive based financial package Full health insurance package Occurrence based malpractice coverage Paid time off and time for CME Generous 401k match Pre-employment expenses paidAbout the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute:The Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health is a network of hospitals and physicians that bring together the latest in cancer treatment, technology, and comprehensive services close to home, providing patients throughout our region with a new level of care and support as they face cancer. Through Sarah Cannons network, patients have access to a team of trusted local physicians, clinical trials and global cancer resources that expand the reach of one single cancer center. Our physicians are board-certified in medical oncology, radiation oncology and subspecialties such as gynecologic oncology and surgery. Our nursing and health staff is comprised of skilled, experienced cancer practitioners.About HCA Midwest Health: Multiple care sites including seven hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers. An array of other services to meet the healthcare needs of the greater Kansas City area. One of the area's largest private sector employers with more than 9,000 employees. The largest provider of charity and uncompensated care. Donor of more than $1.2 million to local charities each year. Since April 2003, HCA Midwest Health has invested more than $845 million to enhance and expand patient services in KC. We've also paid more than $216 million in taxes to local communities. HCA Midwest Health facilities serving the Kansas City area include: Belton Regional Medical Center; Centerpoint Medical Center; Lafayette Regional Health Center; Lee's Summit Medical Center; Menorah Medical Center; Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Research Medical Center; and Research Psychiatric Center.About Kansas City Kansas City consistently ranks as one of the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The Kansas City region is a two-state region home to more than 2.5 million people, comprised of 18 counties and 50 communities--offering a diverse economy that mirrors the U.S., allowing companies to take calculated risk and test new products. Home to corporate headquarters giants including Cerner, AMC, Garmin, Hallmark and H&R Block, among many others! KCI features 10 major airlines and the fewest flight delays, making travel easy. With non-stop flights available, you can be on either coast in 3 hours or less. New airport enhancements and renovations underway! On average, housing in KC is 22 percent less than the U.S. average and the average commute time is 23 minutes or less. The affordability and balance in lifestyle allow you to propel yourself personally faster without compromising your ability to access world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and sporting events! Kansas City ranked No. 19 on Forbes' list of the 20 Happiest Cities to Work in Right Now. Eight key factors were considered when creating this list including work-life balance, compensation, opportunities for advancement, resources and more. Home of Super Bowl Champions-Kansas City Chiefs, Sporting KC, and the Kansas City Royals.
