*POSITION SUMMARY* The Vice President of Nursing (VPN) reports to the Community Hospital President and is fully engaged in delivering Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship. In collaboration with the Community Hospital President and the Hospital Division Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the VPN is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all hospital activities to fulfill the mission of delivering exceptional, cost-effective patient care while enhancing community health. The VPN serves as a key member of the hospital’s triad leadership team, alongside the Community Hospital President and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). *PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES * 1. Develops and maintains a competent nursing leadership team with clear roles and accountabilities. 2. Inspires an environment where nursing associates feel motivated, respected, and valued. 3. Provides regular feedback and opportunities for professional development for nursing associates. 4. Oversees and enhances patient safety and performance improvement programs. 5. Monitors nursing quality indicators, analyzes variances, and lead corrective actions to maintain top decile performance. 6. Collaborates on annual hospital and nursing department goals aligned with system priorities. 7. Contributes to the hospital’s financial forecast and capital budget for efficient resource utilization. 8. Implements labor and expense management strategies to optimize performance. 9. Leads initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and address customer concerns. 10. Monitors patient feedback and implements strategies to improve the perception of care. 11. Ensures compliance with all regulatory, certification, and licensure requirements. 12. Actively participates in regulatory reviews and implements corrective measures as needed. *LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES* 1. Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First and inspire the team to achieve that vision. 2. Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback and support to foster and strengthen growth and development of an effective, high performing team. 3. Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization, creating stronger buy-in and urgency, while understanding impact to the team to obtain commitment. 4. Demonstrate openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; create a sense of inclusivity; and encourage collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team’s and organization’s goals. 5. Recruit, select, grow, and retain highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates. 6. Display strong strategic and financial acumen in areas of responsibility in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * • *Education:*Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), or Healthcare Administration. • *Work Experience:*Minimum of five (5) years in hospital leadership, with demonstrated success in operations management and quality improvement. • * Licensure:*Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement. • *Certification:*None • *Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:* o Strong operational and strategic planning skills. o Ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams. o Expertise in data analysis and performance improvement methodologies. o Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. *PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS * • * Education:*Additional Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or relevant field. • *Work Experience:*Previous experience in multi-hospital environments with matrix reporting structures. • *Certification:*Relevant leadership or Nursing certification(s) (e.g., NEA-BC, CNML). • * Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:* o Proven track record of achieving top decile performance in quality and patient satisfaction. o Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards. o Innovative thinker with a focus on future trends in healthcare. *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* • Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping. • Long periods of computer time or at workstation. • Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance. • May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise. • Communicating with others to exchange information. • Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. • Workspace may vary from open to confined, onsite, or remote. • May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. *ABOUT HEALTH FIRST* At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. **Job:** **Clinical Professional* **Organization:** **Viera Hospital Inc* **Title:** *Vice President of Nursing Community Hospital* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Viera* **Requisition ID:** *076765*