Executive Director Clinical Innovation

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Innovation to drive transformative care models, optimize workflows, and lead interdisciplinary teams across the organization.

The role emphasizes strategic innovation, technology integration, and a culture of continuous improvement, with a strong focus on AI and informatics. The ideal candidate will have RN licensure and a Master’s degree with 5+ years in clinical operations leadership; 7+ years in informatics are preferred.

Qualifications

• RN with active licensure and a Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Informatics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical operations or transformation.
• Demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams and complex change initiatives.
• Preferred: 7+ years of informatics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of transformative care models and optimise clinical workflows.
• Advance clinical excellence through strategic innovation and technology integration.
• Foster a culture of innovation across Mercy through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Executive Director of Clinical Innovation is a visionary clinical leader responsible for advancing clinical excellence through strategic innovation, technology integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This executive role will lead the design and implementation of transformative care models, optimize clinical workflows, and foster a culture of innovation across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in clinical operations, informatics, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), with a proven ability to lead change in complex healthcare environments.

Job Description

The Executive Director of Clinical Innovation is a visionary clinical leader responsible for advancing clinical excellence through strategic innovation, technology integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This executive role will lead the design and implementation of transformative care models, optimize clinical workflows, and foster a culture of innovation across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in clinical operations, informatics, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), with a proven ability to lead change in complex healthcare environments.

Position Details

This position is onsite/hybrid based in Chesterfield, MO

Education:

Registered Nurse (RN) with active licensure. Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Informatics, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical operations or transformation. Demonstrated success in leading interdisciplinary teams and complex change initiatives.

Preferred Experience:

7+ years of informatics

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.