Executive Director Clinical Innovation

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Innovation to lead transformative care models and advance clinical excellence through strategic innovation and technology integration. The role requires RN licensure and a Master’s degree, with at least 5 years in progressive clinical leadership and change management.

The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and organizational impact. As a senior clinical leader, you will design new care delivery approaches, improve workflows, and

Qualifications

• RN licensure and active practice are required.
• Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, informatics, or related field.
• Minimum leadership experience in clinical operations or transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of transformative care models.
• Own optimization of clinical workflows across the organization.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic leadership in clinical operations and technology integration.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical operations leadership

Change leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with active licensure

Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Informatics, or related field

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

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.

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.