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Form of workChildren's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Vice President (VP) Clinical Services is responsible for providing overall strategic direction and leadership to ensure accomplishment of operational excellence, and clinical outcomes, patient safety, health equity and patient experience for clinical programs and patient care units throughout the organization. The VP Clinical Services will collaborate with senior leaders and medical directors in all areas of oversight to advance goals, program vision, and coordinate efforts across the organization. Additionally, this role will function as the primary labor management partner, in collaboration with labor relations. This position is responsible for overall operations and fiscal management, care models and quality improvement of the described departments, as well as the preparation, implementation and achievement of strategic plans resulting in cost-effective, sustainable operations in all areas of oversight. The VP Clinical Services will be a member of the nursing leadership team responsible for the development and execution of the nursing strategic plan and maintenance of Magnet designation.
Responsible for ensuring effective communications among physician leaders, providers, and other health care disciplines throughout the organization and is able to ensure continual collaboration. The VP Clinical Services leads, directs, and develops a direct report team and creates a positive and engaging work environment that fosters respect, inclusivity and teamwork. This role requires a commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization in service to patients/families of our community. This role reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and SVP of Patient Care Services.
Location (e.g. remote or on-site): Minneapolis and St. Paul
License/Certification/Registration:
*Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota or eligible for licensure required.
Education:
*Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing required.
*Master's degree in healthcare related field (preferably nursing, MBA with healthcare focus, or MHA) preferred.
*Professional nursing certification preferred (or achieved within 1 year of hire).
Experience:
*Minimum 15 years related clinical experience preferred.
*Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing nursing practices and clinical operations in a complex health care organization.
*Strong strategic thinking, financial management, adaptive change leadership, positive employee/labor relations, workforce recruitment and development and communication skills required.
*Has a track record of collaborating across functions to achieve organizational goals and development of nursing leadership and programs that advances clinical outcomes.
*Exhibits ability to serve as a trusted nurse advocate and strong consensus builder with successful track record of developing partnerships among multiple stakeholders to include executives, physicians and nursing staff/leadership.
*Track record of establishing efficient and effective systems that support the delivery of patient care and clinical outcomes within all disciplines throughout the system.
*Demonstrated commitment to patient care excellence, health equity, customer service, collaborative and respectful relationships, life long learning and continual improvement.
*Able to lead and motivate groups and individuals.
*Knowledge of the Magnet recognition program and regulatory requirements as it relates to quality, safety and patient outcomes.
*Able to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.
*Able to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.
*Excellent organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and see projects through to completion.
*Ability to work effectively and maintain positive relationships with internal staff members and external constituents.
*Demonstrated ability to effectively operationalize a strategic vision and implement both long- and short-term plans to manage transformation within a complex health care system.
*Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and tools, with an understanding and experience in applying lean philosophies and methodologies.
*Demonstrated ability to use data driven decision making balanced with empathetic leadership.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
