Executive Vice President, Nursing Services
About The Position
The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Nursing Services is one of the most consequential senior leadership roles at The Centers. This executive is responsible for the strategic, operational, and clinical oversight of all nursing functions — encompassing Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Medical Assistants (MAs) — across our outpatient services and HOPE campus. As the EVP, you will set the standard for clinical nursing practice enterprise-wide, directly supervise the VP of Nursing Services and the Director of Nursing for Crisis Services, and ensure consistent, high-quality nursing care across a complex and growing system. You will be a visible champion for nursing at the executive and Board levels, and a trusted partner to clinical chiefs, physician leaders, and community stakeholders. This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformational leadership opportunity for a nursing executive who is passionate about integrated care, workforce excellence, and community health equity.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (preferred)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio (required)
- Minimum of 9 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (required)
- Experience leading nursing teams across diverse patient populations (preferred)
- Background in FQHC, CBHC, behavioral health, crisis services, or integrated care is a strong advantage
- Demonstrated leadership of nursing teams and clinical processes across varied settings
- Ability to align nursing goals with organizational mission, vision, and values
- Strong operational management capabilities across multi-site, multi-service-line environments, including outpatient primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, crisis receiving and stabilization, residential addiction treatment, mobile and community-based services, and emerging service lines
- Proficiency in budget management, resource planning, and performance metrics for nursing services
- Ability to navigate change, adapt strategies to meet community health needs, and lead through complexity with confidence and calm
- Data-driven decision-making skills, using quality and safety performance data to improve outcomes
- Strong communication and advocacy skills, including experience presenting to Boards, CEOs, and community stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or higher in Nursing or Healthcare Administration
- Experience leading nursing teams across diverse patient populations
- Background in FQHC, CBHC, behavioral health, crisis services, or integrated care
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive nursing strategy aligned with organizational goals and community health needs.
- Drive innovation in care delivery models across clinic, crisis, residential, and community-based settings.
- Provide direct supervision, development, and evaluation to the VP of Nursing Services and Director of Nursing for Crisis Services.
- Set clear expectations and ownership for nursing staffing strategy — including FTE planning, float and coverage pool design, and nursing distribution across sites.
- Establish onboarding, orientation, and competency validation standards for all nursing and MA staff in partnership with the Nursing Supervisor team.
- Own nursing-related components of UDS reporting, HRSA compliance, and accreditation and survey readiness across all sites.
- Track and act on nurse-sensitive quality indicators, incident reports, and adverse event trends.
- Ensure that licensure, certification, and mandatory training compliance for all nursing staff remain current.
- Maintain and update nursing policies in line with Ohio Board of Nursing regulations and FQHC and CBHC requirements.
- Ensure all nurses are trained and competent in core evidence-based primary care and psychiatric nursing practice.
- Drive clinical practice standardization through the creation of protocols, triage algorithms, immunization and medication administration policies, and infection control procedures.
- Own nursing visit training, chart review processes, and productivity benchmarks.
- Recruit, develop, and retain nursing staff at all levels.
- Create leadership and professional development programs that build a strong internal pipeline and reinforce a culture where nursing talent can grow, lead, and thrive.
- Work in close partnership with physician and clinical leaders to ensure nursing roles are aligned with the clinical priorities of our primary care and psychiatry service lines.
- Partner with Human Resources on workforce initiatives, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
- Represent nursing at executive and Board levels, build community and academic partnerships that strengthen the nursing pipeline, and serve as a visible leader for the nursing profession within and beyond The Centers.
Benefits
- Mission-driven organization serving underserved populations
- Recognized center of excellence for individuals living with severe mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorder (SUD)
- Integrated healthcare model spanning a multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), a Crisis Receiving Center, and a youth residential campus
- Transformational leadership opportunity
- Commitment to investing in people
- Opportunities for growth
- Purpose-driven work
- Alignment with organizational values
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
