Executive Director Clinical Innovation

Mercy Health; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Health in Chesterfield, MO, seeks an Executive Director of Clinical Innovation to lead transformational care models and advance clinical excellence through AI-enabled tech and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Onsite/hybrid role with strong focus on strategy, informatics, and care redesign, requiring RN licensure and a Master’s in a related field, plus 5+ years leading clinical transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active licensure.
• Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Informatics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical operations or transformation.
• Preferred: 7+ years of informatics.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of transformative care models.
• Optimize clinical workflows.
• Foster a culture of innovation across the organization.
• Provide strategic leadership in clinical operations and informatics.

Skills

Clinical operations

Change leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strategic innovation

AI in healthcare

Healthcare technology

Education

RN with active licensure

MS in Nursing/Healthcare Admin/Informatics

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.

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.