Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Augusta, Georgia
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
SCP Health
Enterprise, Alabama
Emergency Medicine Physician at Medical Center Enterprise Location: Enterprise AL Job Type: Part time; Nights VISA Sponsorship: No Recruiter Info: Tonya Fleuriet Position and Facility Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of healthcare. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team at Medical Center Enterprise. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve. •Annual ED volume: 32,000 •Coverage model: 24 hours of physician coverage daily; 28 hours of NPPA coverage daily •131 Hospital beds - Acute Care facility •Acuity: medium •EMR: Medhost Medical Center Enterprise is an acute care hospital that serves the Coffee County area. Providing care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke. Job Qualifications •Board Certified or Board Eligible required. EM, IM, or FM ACLS, ATLS, PALs required Community Information Enterprise has a down to earth, welcoming vibe that makes it easy for newcomers to settle in. People here genuinely look out for one another, and there's a strong sense of community pride-especially around the Boll Weevil Monument, which locals love to point out as a symbol of resilience. You'll find plenty of small businesses, friendly coffee spots, and local events where conversations start naturally. The pace is comfortable, the atmosphere is neighborly, and it doesn't take long before you start recognizing familiar faces around town. It's the kind of place where you can feel rooted quickly. Benefits •Independent contractor (1099) model •Eligible for comprehensive benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision coverage •Competitive compensation package starting at $380K •Professional liability insurance with tail coverage •Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians •Equitable scheduling patterns •Engaged onsite and regional clinical leadership support •Established, respected, financially stable company Why Choose SCP Health For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most-delivering exceptional patient care. We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license. By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities. Together, we heal.
Emergency Medicine Physician at Medical Center Enterprise Location: Enterprise AL Job Type: Part time; Nights VISA Sponsorship: No Recruiter Info: Tonya Fleuriet Position and Facility Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of healthcare. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team at Medical Center Enterprise. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve. •Annual ED volume: 32,000 •Coverage model: 24 hours of physician coverage daily; 28 hours of NPPA coverage daily •131 Hospital beds - Acute Care facility •Acuity: medium •EMR: Medhost Medical Center Enterprise is an acute care hospital that serves the Coffee County area. Providing care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke. Job Qualifications •Board Certified or Board Eligible required. EM, IM, or FM ACLS, ATLS, PALs required Community Information Enterprise has a down to earth, welcoming vibe that makes it easy for newcomers to settle in. People here genuinely look out for one another, and there's a strong sense of community pride-especially around the Boll Weevil Monument, which locals love to point out as a symbol of resilience. You'll find plenty of small businesses, friendly coffee spots, and local events where conversations start naturally. The pace is comfortable, the atmosphere is neighborly, and it doesn't take long before you start recognizing familiar faces around town. It's the kind of place where you can feel rooted quickly. Benefits •Independent contractor (1099) model •Eligible for comprehensive benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision coverage •Competitive compensation package starting at $380K •Professional liability insurance with tail coverage •Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians •Equitable scheduling patterns •Engaged onsite and regional clinical leadership support •Established, respected, financially stable company Why Choose SCP Health For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most-delivering exceptional patient care. We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license. By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities. Together, we heal.
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Ansonia, Connecticut
The Organization Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) is one of the region's most respected and mission-driven health care organizations, serving communities across Connecticut and Rhode Island through a broad network of health centers and virtual care services. As part of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), PPSNE is committed to advancing reproductive freedom, expanding access to high-quality health care, and ensuring health equity for all people. PPSNE provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services to more than 60,000 patients annually through 15 health centers and a virtual health center that serves patients across Connecticut and Rhode Island. The organization is recognized for delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care, being a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health education, and as a trusted advocate for reproductive freedom. PPSNE's services include family planning, abortion care, primary care, gender-affirming care, HIV prevention and screening, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraception, wellness care, and community-based health education. Organizational Culture and Values PPSNE fosters a collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in its "In This Together" framework, which reflects a shared commitment to supporting one another, advancing equity, and delivering high-quality care. This culture is defined by a set of core workplace values that guide how employees engage with one another, patients, and the broader community: We Tend to the Team: fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared accountability We Respect and Honor All People: centering diversity, belonging, and inclusion in all interactions We Jump In: working collaboratively and proactively to meet organizational and patient needs We Try and We Learn: embracing continuous learning, reflection, and improvement We Care for Our Business: ensuring responsible stewardship, operational excellence, and sustainability We Return to Our Mission: remaining grounded in purpose and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care Together, these values create a culture grounded in equity, accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to patients and community The Opportunity Position: Director of Clinical Services Location: Connecticut and Rhode Island (multi-site regional responsibility) Reporting Relationship: Dr. Nancy Stanwood, Chief Medical Officer Website: Purpose of the Position PPSNE seeks an experienced, mission-driven licensed clinician who is a healthcare leader to serve as Director of Clinical Services. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical services across PPSNE's health centers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, equitable, person-centered reproductive and sexual healthcare services. The Director of Clinical Services will partner closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, Clinical Support Team, and operational leaders to oversee clinical practice standards, workforce development, regulatory compliance, clinical quality, and patient experience initiatives across Connecticut and Rhode Island. The role combines clinical leadership, systems thinking, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to health equity and reproductive freedom. As a key member of the Clinical Support Team, the Director will lead and mentor clinical leaders, guide policy development and implementation, oversee laboratory and clinical coordination functions, and serve as an organizational resource on urgent and ongoing clinical issues. The Director will also maintain active clinical practice and contribute to direct patient care delivery. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, culturally responsive healthcare leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice, inclusion, and improving health outcomes for historically underserved communities. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Operational Oversight Direct, coordinate, and evaluate clinical services across PPSNE health centers in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. Ensure delivery of accessible, high-quality, patient-centered reproductive and sexual healthcare services. Lead initiatives focused on improving healthcare access, reducing disparities, and advancing health equity outcomes. Regulatory Compliance & Clinical Standards Ensure compliance with PPFA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards and requirements. Lead development, revision, and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and medical standards. Adapt and operationalize PPFA clinical protocols for PPSNE environments. Clinical Workforce Leadership Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention strategies for clinicians and licensed healthcare staff. Partner with regional directors and center managers to identify staffing requirements and workforce planning needs Team Leadership & Supervision Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and oversight for: Lead Clinicians, Orchard Lab Manager, and Clinical and Research Coordinator. Clinical Quality & Patient Experience Partner with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen patient experience and staff engagement. Support implementation of quality assurance, compliance, and patient safety programs. External Partnerships & Systems Collaboration Serve as a liaison to external healthcare partners, laboratories, vendors, and regulatory organizations. Collaborate with EHR and technology partners to optimize clinical systems, charting, coding, and reporting capabilities. Support implementation of changing regulatory requirements and operational standards. Clinical Practice & Consultation Maintain active clinical practice, delivering direct patient care approximately one day per week. Provide clinical consultation and support to healthcare teams regarding timely and ongoing clinical concerns. Organizational Leadership & Culture Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture. Promote diversity, belonging, equity, and culturally responsive care throughout clinical operations. Support emergency preparedness and organizational special projects as needed. The Candidate Experience and Professional Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a respected clinical leader who combines operational excellence with a strong commitment to reproductive justice, health equity, and compassionate patient care. They will possess the credibility to lead clinicians and interdisciplinary teams while also driving organizational priorities and systems-level improvements. This leader will bring emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complexity in a fast-paced healthcare environment. They will be highly collaborative, adaptable, and skilled at building trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
The Organization Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) is one of the region's most respected and mission-driven health care organizations, serving communities across Connecticut and Rhode Island through a broad network of health centers and virtual care services. As part of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), PPSNE is committed to advancing reproductive freedom, expanding access to high-quality health care, and ensuring health equity for all people. PPSNE provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services to more than 60,000 patients annually through 15 health centers and a virtual health center that serves patients across Connecticut and Rhode Island. The organization is recognized for delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care, being a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health education, and as a trusted advocate for reproductive freedom. PPSNE's services include family planning, abortion care, primary care, gender-affirming care, HIV prevention and screening, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraception, wellness care, and community-based health education. Organizational Culture and Values PPSNE fosters a collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in its "In This Together" framework, which reflects a shared commitment to supporting one another, advancing equity, and delivering high-quality care. This culture is defined by a set of core workplace values that guide how employees engage with one another, patients, and the broader community: We Tend to the Team: fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared accountability We Respect and Honor All People: centering diversity, belonging, and inclusion in all interactions We Jump In: working collaboratively and proactively to meet organizational and patient needs We Try and We Learn: embracing continuous learning, reflection, and improvement We Care for Our Business: ensuring responsible stewardship, operational excellence, and sustainability We Return to Our Mission: remaining grounded in purpose and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care Together, these values create a culture grounded in equity, accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to patients and community The Opportunity Position: Director of Clinical Services Location: Connecticut and Rhode Island (multi-site regional responsibility) Reporting Relationship: Dr. Nancy Stanwood, Chief Medical Officer Website: Purpose of the Position PPSNE seeks an experienced, mission-driven licensed clinician who is a healthcare leader to serve as Director of Clinical Services. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical services across PPSNE's health centers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, equitable, person-centered reproductive and sexual healthcare services. The Director of Clinical Services will partner closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, Clinical Support Team, and operational leaders to oversee clinical practice standards, workforce development, regulatory compliance, clinical quality, and patient experience initiatives across Connecticut and Rhode Island. The role combines clinical leadership, systems thinking, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to health equity and reproductive freedom. As a key member of the Clinical Support Team, the Director will lead and mentor clinical leaders, guide policy development and implementation, oversee laboratory and clinical coordination functions, and serve as an organizational resource on urgent and ongoing clinical issues. The Director will also maintain active clinical practice and contribute to direct patient care delivery. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, culturally responsive healthcare leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice, inclusion, and improving health outcomes for historically underserved communities. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Operational Oversight Direct, coordinate, and evaluate clinical services across PPSNE health centers in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. Ensure delivery of accessible, high-quality, patient-centered reproductive and sexual healthcare services. Lead initiatives focused on improving healthcare access, reducing disparities, and advancing health equity outcomes. Regulatory Compliance & Clinical Standards Ensure compliance with PPFA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards and requirements. Lead development, revision, and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and medical standards. Adapt and operationalize PPFA clinical protocols for PPSNE environments. Clinical Workforce Leadership Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention strategies for clinicians and licensed healthcare staff. Partner with regional directors and center managers to identify staffing requirements and workforce planning needs Team Leadership & Supervision Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and oversight for: Lead Clinicians, Orchard Lab Manager, and Clinical and Research Coordinator. Clinical Quality & Patient Experience Partner with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen patient experience and staff engagement. Support implementation of quality assurance, compliance, and patient safety programs. External Partnerships & Systems Collaboration Serve as a liaison to external healthcare partners, laboratories, vendors, and regulatory organizations. Collaborate with EHR and technology partners to optimize clinical systems, charting, coding, and reporting capabilities. Support implementation of changing regulatory requirements and operational standards. Clinical Practice & Consultation Maintain active clinical practice, delivering direct patient care approximately one day per week. Provide clinical consultation and support to healthcare teams regarding timely and ongoing clinical concerns. Organizational Leadership & Culture Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture. Promote diversity, belonging, equity, and culturally responsive care throughout clinical operations. Support emergency preparedness and organizational special projects as needed. The Candidate Experience and Professional Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a respected clinical leader who combines operational excellence with a strong commitment to reproductive justice, health equity, and compassionate patient care. They will possess the credibility to lead clinicians and interdisciplinary teams while also driving organizational priorities and systems-level improvements. This leader will bring emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complexity in a fast-paced healthcare environment. They will be highly collaborative, adaptable, and skilled at building trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
