Vice President, Patient Services

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a senior executive to lead Patient Services within the Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development. You will drive strategic planning, operations, and governance to improve patient care, staff workflows, and financial performance.

Responsibilities include building leadership capability, partnering with HR, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and advancing evidence-based quality initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in nursing or healthcare leadership.
• Experience in executive leadership with measurable impact.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning - Participate in development and implementation of the Patient Services Strategic Plan aligned with the Medical Center plan.
• Leadership - Provide vision and leadership, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and coach staff.
• Human Resource Management - Develop strategies for attracting, hiring, and retaining top performers; foster governance.
• Financial Management - Ensure accountability for budgets and cost effectiveness; optimize staffing resources.
• Performance Improvement/Safety - Advance patient and staff safety, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Leadership

People Management

Budgeting

Quality & Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master of Nursing

MBA or equivalent leadership degree

RN license

Doctorate preferred

Job description

• Strategic Planning - Participate in the development and implementation of the Patient Services Strategic Plan aligned with the Medical Center strategic plan. Determine avenues to improve the value of care and services at CCHMC. Develop business opportunities to enhance reach and revenue within and outside our region. Demonstrate strategic and systems thinking in area of responsibility. Participate in efforts to refine technology to support patient care and staff workflow. Drive Research in associated areas of responsibility.
• Leadership - Provide vision, direction, and leadership in the department of Patient Services. Lead collaboration, planning, implementation, problem solving and evaluation efforts for areas of responsibility both at strategic and tactical level. Maintain personal development plan and provide management development, relationship building and coaching for other members of the team. Represent CCHMC at state, local and national level through involvement in professional associations and organizations. Participate in community service.
• Human Resource Management - Partner with departmental leadership and Human Resources to develop and monitor effective and appropriate strategies and programs related to attracting, hiring, and retaining top performers, workforce planning, succession planning, and on-boarding. Achieve targeted departmental productivity measures. Assure that staff and managers are actively engaged in unit, divisional, and organizational shared governance activities as reflected in the minutes and other related documents. Foster a "magnet" culture.
• Financial Management - Assure financial accountability for annual operating and capital expenditures and budgets. Meet yearly goals for contribution margin, percent variance from budget and overtime rate. Assure efficiencies in staffing and resource utilization by comparison with internal and external benchmarks as measured by productivity units appropriate for areas managed. Execute and oversee innovative management strategies for cost effectiveness.
• Performance Improvement/Safety - Continually assess and improve the performance of care and services provided. Maintain an environment that ensures patient and staff safety. Meet annual safety goals as defined by the organization. Ensure a high level of customer service, including family centered care. Foster continuous improvement activities. Embrace change management through the exploration, development and implementation of evidence-based practice and quality efforts. Identify best practices as well as deficiencies to share with peers and make recommendations for improvement. Participate in the development of corrective action plans to guide needed and sustainable improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance - Areas of responsibility are in compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Primary Location

Location D

Department

Patient Services

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning - Participate in the development and implementation of the Patient Services Strategic Plan aligned with the Medical Center strategic plan. Determine avenues to improve the value of care and services at CCHMC. Develop business opportunities to enhance reach and revenue within and outside our region. Demonstrate strategic and systems thinking in area of responsibility. Participate in efforts to refine technology to support patient care and staff workflow. Drive Research in associated areas of responsibility.
• Leadership - Provide vision, direction, and leadership in the department of Patient Services. Lead collaboration, planning, implementation, problem solving and evaluation efforts for areas of responsibility both at strategic and tactical level. Maintain personal development plan and provide management development, relationship building and coaching for other members of the team. Represent CCHMC at state, local and national level through involvement in professional associations and organizations. Participate in community service.
• Human Resource Management - Partner with departmental leadership and Human Resources to develop and monitor effective and appropriate strategies and programs related to attracting, hiring, and retaining top performers, workforce planning, succession planning, and on-boarding. Achieve targeted departmental productivity measures. Assure that staff and managers are actively engaged in unit, divisional, and organizational shared governance activities as reflected in the minutes and other related documents. Foster a "magnet" culture.
• Financial Management - Assure financial accountability for annual operating and capital expenditures and budgets. Meet yearly goals for contribution margin, percent variance from budget and overtime rate. Assure efficiencies in staffing and resource utilization by comparison with internal and external benchmarks as measured by productivity units appropriate for areas managed. Execute and oversee innovative management strategies for cost effectiveness.
• Performance Improvement/Safety - Continually assess and improve the performance of care and services provided. Maintain an environment that ensures patient and staff safety. Meet annual safety goals as defined by the organization. Ensure a high level of customer service, including family centered care. Foster continuous improvement activities. Embrace change management through the exploration, development and implementation of evidence-based practice and quality efforts. Identify best practices as well as deficiencies to share with peers and make recommendations for improvement. Participate in the development of corrective action plans to guide needed and sustainable improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance - Areas of responsibility are in compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Job Qualifications

• Master of Nursing, Master of Business Admin, Master's in Hospital Administration OR similar field with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 10+ Years experience in associated discipline with 7+ years in a leadership role having significant business impact
• RN license
• Preferred: Doctorate in related discipline

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability