Director Spine and Stroke Programs

WVU Medicine

13d

About The Position

The Director, Stroke and Spine Center provides system-wide leadership for the strategic development, expansion, and standardization of Stroke and Spine services across the RNI. The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a Certified Spine Center model, along with the responsibility of continuing and maintaining Comprehensive Stroke Center certification. This role ensures consistent, evidence-based care models, operational standards, and service alignment across the RNI Spine and Stroke Center Service Lines to support quality outcomes, certification readiness, and sustainable program growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing AND Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) OR Master’s Degree in business, healthcare or other related field
Seven (7) years experience in Healthcare delivery with at least three (3) years of progressive supervisory and/or management experience

Nice To Haves

Stroke Certified Registered Nurse through American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN)

Responsibilities

Leads the overall strategy, clinical direction, and operations for Spine and Stroke programs across the system, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care at every location.
Builds, leads, and supports the Spine and Stroke workforce by hiring strong talent, setting clear expectations, coaching leaders, managing performance, and supporting ongoing professional growth.
Oversees day-to-day operations and financial performance, including budgeting, resource planning, and accountability for staffing, productivity, and expenses.
Identifies system-wide challenges and opportunities related to quality, operations, and compliance, and works with leaders to resolve issues and improve performance.
Partners with institute and physician leadership to develop and maintain policies, clinical protocols, and practice standards that support consistent, high-quality care.
Promotes strong collaboration across nursing, physicians, ancillary services, pre-hospital providers, and external partners to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Ensures accurate and reliable data collection, reporting, and analysis to support certification, accreditation, regulatory requirements, and performance improvement.
Leads performance improvement efforts by monitoring quality metrics, reviewing cases and trends, addressing risks, and supporting timely corrective actions.
Oversees orientation, education, and ongoing competency development for Stroke and Spine staff, working closely with education and operational leaders.
Supports continuing education, professional development, and conferences, including collaboration with medical directors on continuing medical education initiatives.
Leads community outreach and prevention efforts to improve awareness, access, and population health outcomes related to Spine and Stroke care.
Ensures effective, efficient, and compliant delivery of telestroke and teleneurology services across the system.
Drives program growth and expansion efforts, including the development and rollout of Certified Spine Center standards across system locations.
Represents the Spine and Stroke Service Line on hospital, system, and community committees, serving as a trusted clinical and operational leader.
Leads change management and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen care delivery, support certification readiness, and ensure long-term program success.