Assistant Vice President of Outpatient Nursing & School-Based Services/Associate Chief Nursing Officer

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Kennedy Krieger Institute, a renowned leader in healthcare, is embarking on an exciting executive search for an exceptional Registered Nurse to assume the vital role of Assistant Vice President of Outpatient Nursing & School-Based Services/Associate Chief Nursing Officer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission to transform the lives of children, youth, and adults with, and those at risk for, disorders of the developing nervous system, through innovative, equity-based, and culturally relevant clinical care, research, education, community partnership, advocacy and training.

About the Role:

As the Assistant Vice President of Outpatient Nursing & School-Based Services/Associate Chief Nursing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice in our outpatient departments school based, and integrated early learning programs. You will be instrumental in developing, reviewing, approving, and disseminating clinical practice standards, thereby enhancing the efficiency and quality of care delivery. Moreover, you will serve as a role model and mentor, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritizes patient safety and excellence in nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain clinical practice standards to optimize care delivery.
• Serve as a mentor and leader, fostering a collaborative atmosphere among nursing and institute staff.
• Oversee outpatient nursing services and school-based programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Aligning with the Institute’s strategic plan and cast a vision for all areas of oversight.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing required
• Minimum 10 years of clinical experience required, to include a minimum 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience at the manager level or above
• Experience in outpatient and/or school health services and early learning preferred
• Familiarity with TJC and CARF process, MSDE, COMAR and day care regulations preferred
• Unencumbered registered nurse licensure in the State of Maryland or compact license required
• This is an onsite position

Why Join Kennedy Krieger Institute?

At Kennedy Krieger, our staff are driven by evidence-based practice and innovative treatments, and provide compassionate care to all individuals receiving treatment, whether in outpatient, inpatient, school, or community settings. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming the lives of children and adolescents with special needs. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for nursing and a drive to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to unlock the potential of every child, every day!

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package that includes tuition advancement, relocation, dependent care and dependent tuition and free parking!

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications and relevant experience to: FellerJ@kennedykrieger.com

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