AVP of Nursing, Emergency Services

OU Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an AVP of Nursing for the Emergency Services Administration to lead multi-disciplinary teams, shape patient care strategy, and drive cost-aware performance across the system.

The role requires advanced nursing leadership experience, budget oversight, and collaboration with senior leaders to advance OU Health’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or relevant field required
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Develops and operationalizes strategic initiatives in patient care delivery.
• Leads and supports initiatives that promote civility and identify bias in care delivery.
• Manages overall budgetary and financial responsibilities of the department.
• Represents the OU Health nursing body amongst senior leadership and governing bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Critical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's in Nursing/Healthcare Administration/Business

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred

Job description

Position Title: AVP of Nursing, Emergency Services Department: Administration

Job Description: General Description: An OU Health AVP of Nursing is a results-driven, ethical leader who oversees nursing operations and overall performance of their multi-disciplinary teams. They maintain nursing practice standards and uphold the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe, patient care delivery. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

Develops and operationalizes strategic initiatives in patient care delivery across the health system. Leads and supports initiatives that promote a culture of civility and identify bias in care delivery. Implements data-driven approaches to transformative change through collaboration with others across the organization to achieve established, enterprise-wide metrics. Upholds professional accountability to ensure strategic initiatives and deliverables are executed with high-quality and cost-effective outcomes. Manages the overall budgetary and financial responsibilities of the department, supporting the organization in the annual planning and budgeting process through appropriate prioritization of initiatives based on expected impact, necessity and alignment to organizational goals. Adaptable and anticipates change and its impacts, serving as a catalyst for change through effective communication and change management practices with all levels of staff. Representative for the OU Health nursing body amongst senior leadership and other governing bodies throughout the organization. Aligns behaviors with OU Health values, serving as a role model for staff. Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration. Effectively manages the selection, retention and performance of the team through coaching, providing real-time feedback, training and routine recognition practices. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s metrics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or relevant field of study required. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred.

Experience

5 to 7 years of progressive leadership experience.

License/Certification/Registration

Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) with established residency within 6 months.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Understands academic medical center structure, service-line structures, institutional governance and hierarchy of decision process. Demonstrated business acumen with ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial models. Experience using metrics to drive decisions. Ability to leverage industry standards and integrate global thinking to make strategic decisions, problem solve and calculate risk. Ability to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals/groups internally and externally. Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations. Ability to maintain integrity and trust among leadership and staff. Proven ability to lead and motivate individuals, groups/cross-functional teams and provide project management support. Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity and ability to be diplomatic.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care.

OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community.

Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020.

OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings.

OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure.

OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals.

We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day.

We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

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Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.