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DVP Nursing Operations

Brentwood, Tennessee

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Success within a company doesn’t just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization’s goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll work collaboratively with a great group of people to serve Lifepoint’s diversified healthcare delivery network of hospitals and care sites across the nation. We know that providing high-quality care depends on our ability to find, keep and empower creative and determined people who share in our commitment to our mission: Making communities healthier.

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What do you need to be successful at Lifepoint Health? Here are the top traits we’re looking for:

  • Analytical
  • Compassionate
  • Problem-solver
  • Collaborative
  • Goal-oriented
  • Thoughtful

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Benefits

  • Competitive pay

    We offer competitive pay for all employees based on the market, role, skill set and experience.

  • Growth opportunities and succession planning

    Our succession planning initiatives identify an internal bench of top talent and offer development opportunities to prepare them to fill crucial roles in the organization as they become available.

  • Insurance (for eligible employees)

    We’re committed to you and your family feeling supported and secure – our benefits include medical, eye, prescription, life insurance, and more.

  • Collaborative work environment

    We know that providing high-quality care depends on our ability to find, keep and empower creative and determined people who work together to advance our mission – making communities healthier.

  • Paid time off (for eligible employees)

    At Lifepoint, we believe in a strong work-life balance and offer competitive paid time off.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    As a Lifepoint employee, you and your family will have access to counseling and relationship support, legal services, financial services and more.

DVP Nursing Operations

Brentwood, Tennessee

Job ID 7410-7795 Date posted 11/07/2024
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Division Vice President Nurse Operations

 

Who we are:

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

 

What you’ll do:

The Division Vice President of Nursing Operations (VPNO) is a key executive clinical leader responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational management, and financial performance of nursing services across a division of hospitals. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient centered care while aligning nursing practices with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and best practices in healthcare.

 

The Division VPNO collaborates with executive leadership to develop and implement nursing strategies that enhance operational efficiency, optimize patient outcomes, and promote a culture of excellence and innovation.  They are accountable for driving performance improvements in clinical quality, safety, staff engagement and patient experience across all care settings.

 

The Division VPNO will foster a professional environment that supports continuous learning, leadership development, and the advancement of nursing practice and operational excellence

 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Vision:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive nursing strategy that aligns with the overall goals and vision of the healthcare system
  • Collaborate with system-level executives and other leaders to establish priorities, long-term goals, and key performance indicators for nursing

Clinical Quality and Patient Safety:

  • Drive system-wide initiatives focused on improving clinical outcomes, patient safety, and quality of care
  • Ensure that evidence-based practices and regulatory standards are consistently applied across facilities, promoting a culture of safety and accountability
  • Lead the development of standard clinical protocols and pathways that optimize patient care and operational efficiency.

Operational Efficiency and Standardization:

  • Oversee the integration and standardization of nursing operations, ensuring consistency in staffing models, resource allocations, etc. across the division
  • Identify opportunities for division and system wide improvements in operational efficiency, cost reduction and resource optimization while maintain high-quality care

Workforce Planning and Talent Development:

  • Lead division and system-wide nursing workforce planning, including retention and talent development strategies that address current and future workforce needs.
  • Support leadership development programs and succession planning to cultivate nursing leaders at all levels within the system
  • Foster a professional environment that emphasizes staff engagement, clinical education, and continuous improvement

Financial Management and Accountability:

  • Oversee the financial performance of nursing operations across the division, ensuring cost effective practices while maintaining high standards of care
  • Oversee division level budgeting, resource allocation, and financial planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation:

  • Ensure division level compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensing standards especially related to nursing operations
  • Monitor and address any regulatory changes or emerging trends that may impact nursing operations

What you’ll need:

Education: 

  • Master’s degree in Nursing
  • Healthcare-related field or Business required
  • Doctoral Degree preferred: Doctor of Nursing Practices (DNP)
  • Ph.D. in Nursing or Healthcare Leadership

Experience:

  • Registered Nurse in State of Residence 
  • Ten (10) years progressive experience in an executive level position (e.g. Chief Nursing Officer), with responsibilities for strategic decision-making, wide scale initiatives, and high-level operational oversight.
  • System experience preferred.

Certifications:

  • NE-BC, CENP, etc., preferred

 

Why choose us:

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

 

Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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