Director of Nursing and Clinical Excellence

At Adena Health our professional roles are a great fit for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, focused patient care, strong team support, and patient care that impacts the communities in which we serve.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights: 

• Position:  Director of Nursing and Clinical Excellence
• Salary:  Salary rate based on years of experience/education 
• Work Life Balance: Full Time (40 hours per week) | Mon-Fri | Days
• Location:  Chillicothe, Ohio

Why Adena?

• Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
• Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a difference 
• Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
• Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential 
• Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen 

Does Adena offer growth opportunities? 

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Director of Nursing and Clinical Excellence has responsibility for the development, facilitation, and maintenance of programs and infrastructure supporting transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, and nursing innovation resulting in a positive practice environment and quality outcomes at Adena Health System. Leading a team of managers and specialists for multiple units and/or prompts in establishing an environment that supports the professional practice of nursing as essential and integral to patient care. 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing department operations including determining the vision and direction for the respective area/department(s)
• Determining strategic and operational plans to support the vision of the department(s) and health system, optimizing the plans, and evaluating or revising the plans as needed
• Coordinating and integrating services within the department and with other departments in line with Adena’s mission, vision, and values
• Resource management, including recommending an appropriate staffing plan, space management, and selection of outside services when necessary
• Staff development, including orientation, professional development, in-service training, continuing education, and evaluating manager and employee performance
• Demonstrating customer satisfaction (internal and external)
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of department services
• Maintaining appropriate quality control programs and ensuring compliance with appropriate patient care and business practices
• Maintaining infection control standards
• Implementing appropriate patient safety protocols as necessary

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Fair, reliable compensation
• Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Smaller teams = faster visibility

Minimum Qualifications 

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio 
• Minimum of 3–5 years of healthcare managerial or director-level leadership experience 
•  Preferred: Knowledge of Magnet standards and experience working in a Magnet-designated organization 
• Preferred: Prior experience as a Magnet Program Director or Magnet lead in a designated facility

About Adena Health System

Adena Health is a community focused, not for profit health system serving south?central and southern Ohio for more than 120 years . With a mission rooted in delivering high quality, compassionate care close to home, Adena has grown into a trusted regional healthcare leader—powered by caregivers who are passionate about making a difference.Who We AreAdena Health provides comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties, including primary care, heart and vascular, orthopedics, women’s health, and cancer care . Our system includes multiple medical centers, outpatient facilities, and a growing network of providers dedicated to improving community health.We are committed to:High quality, patient centered careExpanding access through new facilities and community partnershipsInvesting in caregivers through development, recognition, and supportOur CultureAdena Health is built on a foundation of teamwork, respect, and service. Caregivers join us because they want to make an impact—and stay because they feel valued, supported, and part of a mission?driven family.We take pride in:A collaborative, inclusive environmentStrong leadership and organizational stabilityRecognition for excellence in physician and employee experience A commitment to community health and outreach

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