Senior Director of Patient Care & Operations

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Director of Patient Care Service to lead clinical operations and strategic initiatives across the health system. The role reports to a Chief Nursing Officer/VP and partners with ACNOs, VPs, and Medical Directors to meet productivity, quality, safety and satisfaction goals.

The candidate will drive budget oversight, resource allocation, and growth strategies while ensuring high-quality, cost-effective patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required OR Master’s degree in another discipline if BSN is held.
• Athletic Trainer MS for orthopedic areas (non-nursing) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic growth and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with ACNOs, physicians, and nursing staff to align with mission and vision.
• Use data-driven analytics to project growth and financial impact.
• Develop programs to enhance value-based services and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee clinical and operational workflows to optimize patient care.
• Monitor budgets and resource utilization.
• Standardize policies and training across the health system.
• Foster collaboration to maintain accreditation and high performance.
• Lead quality committees and implement evidence-based safety practices.
• Drive staff development through coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Communication

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's in Nursing

Master's in another discipline (acceptable)

Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC/NEA-BC) or CNML/CENP within 1 year

Tools

Budget management

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Director of Patient Care Service to lead clinical operations and strategic initiatives across the health system. The role reports to a Chief Nursing Officer/VP and partners with ACNOs, VPs, and Medical Directors to meet productivity, quality, safety and satisfaction goals.

The candidate will drive budget oversight, resource allocation, and growth strategies while ensuring high-quality, cost-effective patient care and regulatory compliance.