Administrative Director of Clinical Operations (ADCO)

St. Joseph Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

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 ADCO oversees nursing services and other assigned clinical departments, ensuring effective delivery of patient care, treatment, and services. The role 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 ADCO collaborates with hospital leadership, medical staff, and department leaders on organizational planning, decision-making, and performance improvement initiatives. The position 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) required.

Nice To Haves

  • A postgraduate degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.

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 on organizational planning, decision-making, and performance improvement.
  • 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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