Vice President and Campus Chief Nursing Officer
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Shape the Future of Nursing at a Premier Academic Medical Center

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the flagship hospital for Jefferson Health, has exclusively retained Kirby Bates Associates to identify their next Vice President, Campus Chief Nursing Officer. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead nursing operations across the prominent Level I Trauma academic medical center (AMC), including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, and Methodist Hospital — with a combined 880+ beds and 65+ operating rooms, all located in the heart of Philadelphia.  Teaching affiliations exist with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus. Jefferson is looking for a visionary nursing executive who can drive quality, safety, operational excellence, and patient-centered care across multiple campuses. Reports to the Regional CNO for the Central Region and provides strategic leadership and direction for Nursing across the three campuses including ambulatory nursing.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Nursing Excellence: A four-time Magnet® designated organization.
• Best Hospitals Ranking: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals ranked 2nd in Pennsylvania and 2nd in the Philadelphia metro area per U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025.
• Multi-Campus Scope: Oversee nursing across three premier hospital campuses.
• Culture of Innovation: Join an environment deeply rooted in interprofessional collaboration, research, education, and cutting-edge clinical care.
• Strategic Growth: Drive transformational change initiatives aligned with Jefferson Health’s vision for growth, quality, patient experience, and operational excellence.
• Professional Development: Champion a strong focus on career advancement, education, and professional development for nursing teams at all levels.
• Philadelphia Lifestyle: Work and live in one of the country’s most historic and vibrant cities, offering exceptional culture, dining, and community life.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees required (one must be in Nursing).
• Doctoral degree or enrollment required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years in senior nursing leadership roles; prior CNO experience preferred.
• Experience developing and executing nursing strategy in an AMC or complex healthcare system.
• Proven success leading in a Magnet®-designated environment.
• Expertise in healthcare finance, resource management, nursing staffing, and regulatory compliance.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare leadership.

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About Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Led and operated by successful healthcare executives, Kirby Bates Associates drives organizations to achieve sustainable outcomes and advance organizations’ key initiatives through Executive Search, Interim Leadership and Executive Advisory Services. Kirby Bates has the firsthand clinical operations experience to recognize organizational challenges, understand their implications and present mission, margin, results-focused solutions. It is known nationally for its inclusive approaches and the clinical, operational, and financial acumen it brings to each engagement.

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