Administrative Director of Clinical Operations (ADCO)
About The Position
The Administrative Director of Clinical Operations (ADCO) provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing and designated clinical services to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Reporting to executive leadership, the ADCO plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates clinical and patient care operations in alignment with the organization's mission, goals, regulatory requirements, and standards of care. The role oversees nursing services and other assigned clinical departments, ensuring effective delivery of patient care, treatment, and services. The ADCO develops, implements, and maintains hospital-wide clinical programs, policies, and procedures to assess, evaluate, and meet the healthcare needs of patients and the community. The position collaborates with hospital leadership, medical staff, and department leaders in organizational planning, decision-making, and performance improvement initiatives. The ADCO also leads ongoing efforts to measure, assess, and improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of nursing care and clinical services while promoting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Minimum of 5 years of acute care experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of previous leadership or administrative experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Nice To Haves
- A postgraduate degree in nursing or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing and designated clinical services.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate clinical and patient care operations.
- Oversee nursing services and other assigned clinical departments.
- Develop, implement, and maintain hospital-wide clinical programs, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership, medical staff, and department leaders in organizational planning, decision-making, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Lead efforts to measure, assess, and improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of nursing care and clinical services.
- Promote operational excellence, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and positive patient outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
