Vice President of Nursing & Patient Care Services

Vice President of Nursing & Patient Care Services

We have a wonderful opportunity for an incredible Nurse Leader at Iredell Health System.

Our community hospital is looking for someone who enjoys participating in leadership from the governing body and collaborating with our team of nursing directors, department leaders and the executive team. For all areas of nursing services, the VP administers the managerial functions of establishing objectives, planning projects, supporting leadership, building strong budgets and establishing staffing to care for our patients and community.

The leader will help direct departments including Critical Care and Progressive Care Units, Emergency Convenience Care, Inpatients Units, Telemetry, Post‑Surgical Care, Birthplace, Medical Surgical, all facets of Surgical Services such as the OR, PACU, Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy and Central Sterile, Dialysis, Education, Infusion Services, and Nursing Administration. The VP will participate with leadership from the medical staff and clinical areas in promoting organization‑wide activities to meet the mission, vision, and strategic plan and act as a liaison to medical staff, departments and committees.

Accountability, Visibility, Problem‑Solving and Understanding are chief job requirements. The leader should emulate core values of respect, integrity, compassion and collaboration, and be detail‑oriented with critical thinking skills to help the team as it moves into the future. A passion to help team members develop their career pathways is required. The role requires an active style and a desire to help the organization achieve top decile patient experience ratings.

• Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Current licensure as an RN in the State of North Carolina. Nursing administration certification recommended.
• At least 5 years experience in a comparable healthcare position.
• Considerable knowledge of general healthcare administration theories and practices, including finance, accounting, human resources, social sciences, legal concepts, medical staff relations, and management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to select, coach, and maintain competent personnel.
• Must pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time and be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.