Vice President, Nursing Excellence
Reporting to the System Chief Nurse Executive, the Vice President of Nursing Excellence leads the development and advancement of system focused programs for nursing professional practice, education, innovation, research, and quality development. Assures that the strategies are aligned with system and nursing strategic imperatives and are supported by the latest evidenced based practices while continually advancing nursing practice, education, research, and innovation. Supports the System Chief Nursing Executive in advancing the strategic vision of Nursing across the health system. Aligns, develops and supports all HFH sites in pursuit of Magnet designation.
Additionally, the Vice President of Nursing Excellence collaborates to develop and report nursing analytics/data to support the advancement of professional nursing. Coordinates the Henry Ford Health (HFH) Michigan State University Health Science Center (MSU HSC) nursing and allied health partnership and Nursing workgroups. Collaborates with HFH nursing leadership to develop and implement new models for nursing practice, education and research utilizing innovation at the intersections. Aligns nursing education and collaborates with the nursing education leaders across the system continuum. Provides leadership, direction and coordination for the associated external affiliations and relationships.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides enterprise leadership in the development of the Nursing Education Programs among the advisory committees, customers, physicians, and other staff.
- Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer Council (CNOC) to implement shared services in Nursing Education.
- Provides enterprise leadership to support the pursuit and maintenance of Magnet designation at all HFH sites
- Facilitates reporting of NDNQI measures and develops improvement programs for outcomes in partnership with the site CNOs
- Leads development and drives implementation of standardized clinical education strategies that address organization needs, fosters improved outcomes, and advances competency through utilization of current nursing theory, research and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates with system quality leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment with quality, safety, high reliability and service goals, as well as regulatory standards.
- Participates in the leadership and implementation of HFH practice improvement models and innovative strategies.
- Establishes and maintains relationships and processes to assure high-quality academic affiliations, excellent educational oversight and support for student and faculty
- Establishes and maintains state-of-the-art continuing education programs for HFH nursing.
- Promotes internal and external stakeholder management; fosters and sustains ongoing dialogue and partnership with HR/learning, nursing and operations leadership, including safety leaders, and colleagues over nursing professional practice and informatics to ensure clinical development is aligned with broader strategies and desired outcomes.
- Facilitates use of technology to enhance nursing practice
- Provides administrative support for program evaluation activities that will enhance patient care and program success. Designs, implements, and reviews the results of internal and external evaluation surveys.
- Leads Nursing Education strategic planning for HFH and in partnership with site nurse leaders
- Research and monitor nursing market trends, technology and products in order to identify potential applications that will strategically enhance nursing.
- Develops and implements appropriate programs to stimulate and support nursing research.
- Responsible for maintenance of Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing records.
- Responsible for the development of and appropriate use of assigned nursing scholarship/grants.
- Interacts with the community nursing professional educators and non-nursing community members to enrich and enlighten community awareness
- Partners with other corporate and entity-specific personnel to ensure effective communication, support, and awareness of nursing.
- Participates in philanthropic efforts that support nursing education, innovation, and professional practice.
- Evaluates the financial impact of recommended changes to, or development of, new services and programs.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of substantial academic healthcare administrative and research experience required
- Must be flexible and able to work with and develop projects that meet the needs of Henry Ford Health System. As a result, will need to develop supportive working relationships with unit leadership and team members
- Must be able to interact with senior administrative and physician leadership throughout HFH, nursing staff at all levels, nursing leaders and other healthcare workers, research scientists, patients and external scientific groups
- Must possess excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy is expected. Broad computer skills including Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiar with the use of the internet
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in nursing required
- Doctorate in nursing or related field required
- Current Michigan RN license required.
- ANA Certification preferred
Overview
HAP is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, Â Â Â Â Â companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members.
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Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s Â
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Â Henry
Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. Â My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. Â There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. Â As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness
and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other
benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.