Monroe Consulting is assisting a client in the healthcare industry to recruit a seasoned Vice President of Nursing. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership for the hospital's nursing division, oversee clinical operations, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care. The VP Nursing will play a key role in shaping nursing policies, advancing professional development, and driving organizational transformation to support the hospital's mission as a leading Type-A institution.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the overall nursing strategy, aligned with hospital goals, patient safety, and accreditation standards.
- Provide leadership in clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management within nursing services.
- Collaborate with hospital executives in decision-making related to hospital operations, budgets, and patient care policies.
- Oversee daily nursing operations across all hospital departments (inpatient, outpatient, emergency, ICU, specialty centers).
- Ensure optimal staffing models, scheduling, and workforce allocation to meet patient care needs.
- Monitor nursing performance indicators (LOS, infection rates, patient satisfaction, readmission rates) and implement improvement initiatives.
- Enforce evidence-based nursing practices, clinical guidelines, and international standards (e.g., JCI, SNARS).
- Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuity of care.
- Coordinate with medical and allied health teams for integrated, multidisciplinary care delivery.
- Establish nursing education, training, and certification programs in collaboration with academic partners.
- Mentor nursing leaders and foster succession planning for critical roles.
- Encourage research, innovation, and academic contributions from the nursing division.
- Develop and manage the nursing department's budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Oversee procurement and utilization of nursing supplies, medical devices, and digital health tools.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for nursing facilities and practices.
- Represent the hospital's nursing division in government, professional associations, and accreditation bodies.
- Build partnerships with universities, nursing schools, and international institutions to strengthen talent pipelines.
- Drive patient- and family-centered care culture across the nursing organization.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Doctorate preferred).
- Current professional nursing license (valid national registration).
- Certification in healthcare management or leadership (e.g., CNML, NEA-BC) is an advantage.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, with at least 5 years in senior management (Director, Deputy VP, or equivalent) in a large hospital (Type-A / teaching hospital preferred).
- Proven track record in managing nursing operations in complex healthcare settings (ICU, ER, surgical centers, tertiary care).
- Strong background in accreditation processes (JCI, SNARS, ISO) and clinical quality improvement.
