VP of System Nursing Practice Innovation

VP of System Nursing Practice Innovation

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The Vice President of Nursing Practice Innovation provides leadership with the Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer (SVP & CNO) for the implementation, evaluation and refinement of the Med Star Health nursing professional practice model and will support the entities in their Magnet Recognition and Pathways to Excellence journeys. The Vice President of Nursing Practice Innovation is accountable for the development of clinical practice guidelines in conjunction with the system Nursing Practice Council.

This position is accountable and responsible for leading clinical transformation in partnership with the SVP & CNO Med Star Health nursing leaders and leaders from other disciplines through standardizing evidence‑based nursing practice across the continuum of care, reducing variability in nursing practice and providing system‑level oversight of the NDNQI and NICHE programs. This leader will provide oversight of nursing‑sensitive outcome measures.

Additionally, the VP will provide leadership and direction in supply evaluation and standardization with nurses and in collaboration with other clinical disciplines and purchasing leaders. In conjunction with the SVP/CNO the incumbent will drive nursing practice innovation while assuring the Med Star clinical practice guidelines position us to achieve appropriate performance in the patient experience and value‑based purchasing.

• Develops and contributes to the achievement of Med Star Health and corporate nursing established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Ensures compliance with Med Star Health policies and procedures and governmental/accreditation regulations.
• Provides system-level direction and oversight for the NDNQI and NICHE programs.
• Provides oversight of system-level reporting of nursing-sensitive outcome measures.
• In collaboration with Corporate Senior Vice President & CNO develops specific objectives and expected outcomes and metrics for practice innovation annually.
• In collaboration with entity-based nursing and other clinical leaders identifies opportunities for improving patient care delivery.
• Working with entity-based nursing leaders plans tests and evaluates innovative patient care delivery models aimed at improving the quality of care in a fiscally responsible manner. Establishes collects and evaluates metrics to be used in evaluating new models.
• Works with both nursing and medical leadership to develop care models that provide patients with seamless care across the healthcare continuum.
• Uses existing evidence and contributes new evidence in developing any new approaches to patient care.
• Maximizes the use of technology in creating new models of care.
• Remains abreast of innovative patient care delivery programs being tested and/or implemented throughout the country.
• Prepares grants for funding the design and evaluation of new models of care.
• Provides oversight for strategic initiatives within corporate nursing and in Med Star Health.
• Serves as a mentor for clinical and nursing administration colleagues and provides expert consultation on nursing practice.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and business unit in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams and maintains effective working relationships with other departments.

• Bachelor’s degree Nursing required
• Master’s degree Nursing required
• Doctoral degree preferred

• 10+ years progressive leadership experience in academic medical centers and/or complex health systems is required.

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure RN licensure in Maryland and the District of Columbia Upon Hire required.
• Professional certification preferred. Upon Hire required.
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

• Requires broad expertise in professional practice models and concepts.
• She/he has expert collaborative skills, quantitative and qualitative analytic skills and a passion for execution of complex whole‑scale change projects. Additionally, expert verbal and written communication skills are required.

This position has a hiring range of USD $ - USD $ /Yr.