Vp- Chief Administrative Officer & Director Of Nursing

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a VP- CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & DIRECTOR OF NURSING to join our ADMINISTRATION team!

The Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Nursing collaborates on strategic vision, leadership, and oversight assuming accountability for the effectiveness of their respective business unit and functions. Responsible for the adherence to budgets and vitals measurements. Accountable for hospital operations and the practice of nursing and associated outcomes within their respective Business Unit (BU). As a member of the executive team, supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to the overall delivery of care to patients, families, and the community.

Leads and has accountability for the planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring of nursing practice, process improvement, budgets and allocation of resources continuous quality improvement initiatives and professional governance to achieve nursing and organizational goals and objectives.

Supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to the overall delivery of care to patients, families, and the community. This includes creating a culture where collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care redesign and education is promoted and achieved to meet the evolving needs. Leads quality, safety, Pathway to Excellence, workforce planning and stabilization, and transforming initiatives within their area of responsibility.

Ensures the vision of and the advancement of the profession of Nursing is evident in the professional practice environment.

Promotes an environment where all staff can flourish through professional development, improvement in workflow and workload, optimization of talent and resources, implementation and validation of best practices, consistent and clear communication including closed loop feedback, real time coaching, support of high reliability methods and tools, and creating opportunities for staff to have a voice in decisions that impact practice. Also, represents the Aspirus employees voice and perspective through involvement in system initiatives and committees.

• At a minimum, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from accredited school required.
• Master’s in nursing, Healthcare Admin, Business Admin or similar required
• Certification in Leadership/Healthcare preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years healthcare experience
• Minimum of 7 years in role(s) with progressive leadership and scope
• Possess an active MI Registered Nurse license.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing/hospital operations and policy administration, as well as development and implementation of budgets, strategies, and standards
• Has recent hospital/health system experience with direct responsibility for cost/revenue centers and experience designing business plans preferred
• Demonstrates leadership and complex organizational management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to successfully work within a highly matrix organization with large footprint.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and follow through on commitments. Has the ability to manage different perspectives and find win-win solutions
• Possesses strong financial/analytical skills, verbal/written communication skills, problem identification and resolution skills, decision-making ability, and the ability to develop/mentor management team.
• Has ability to recognize workflow problems and redesign new processes/workflows and create ownership from all customers on change; and the ability to initiate and manage change
• Collaborates with physicians, staff and professionals in multiple settings and locations to promote diversity in the workplace.
• Utilizes strong negotiation skills.
• Has established strategic planning, organizational development, and business skills.
• Participates in community and professional organizations.
• Completes annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entry and/or job position, or scope of services.

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, multi-specialty clinic, satellite clinic in Wisconsin, surgical clinic, walk-in clinic and a home health agency. Ironwood's service area covers approximately 30,000 people. The hospital has a 4 bed ICU, 3 bed OB unit, and 4 surgical units. The emergency department is staffed 24/7 with ER physicians, with approximately 12,000 visits annually. The hospital's inpatient census is 10 patients per day.

The outpatient clinic has over 50,000 visits annually.

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