Job Summary
Reporting to the CNO, DFW West Region, the VP Patient Care - All Saints is responsible for overseeing, planning, and directing the nursing practice and clinical services for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH). The VP Provides clinical leadership across all patient care settings within assigned area of responsibility at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth. Oversees operations of various patient care service areas which could include the Emergency Department, Staffing Office, Resource pool, Discharge suite, and other nursing or clinical support functions. Establishes and communicates the clinical strategic goals and objectives for assigned nursing units or clinical areas in accordance with the BSWH overall patient care goals and objectives. Develops and implements clinical protocols, nursing policies and procedures, new patient care models, and nursing quality improvement initiatives. Maintains and monitors clinical operational efficiency, standards of care, and patient service delivery levels. Ensures high quality patient care delivery in a cost-effective manner. Negotiates interdepartmental resources and communicates with other BSWH departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care. Collaborates with operations leadership (CEO), physician leadership (CMO), and other senior leadership for assigned area of responsibility to deliver patient care with a focus on ensuring high quality patient outcomes, improving patient experience, and achieving service excellence in healthcare.
Essential Functions
- Oversees clinical patient care services for BSWH All Saints.
- Develops and implements short and long-range nursing plans and priorities aligned with BSWH mission, values, and business objectives.
- Advises and collaborates with clinical departments, medical staff, and other leadership on nursing activities and decisions that impact the quality of patient care, patient safety, and patient satisfaction.
- Creates and leads a nursing environment that promotes a collaborative nursing practice and excellence in patient care, patient safety, nursing education, and clinical research.
- Leads the development and implementation of nursing policies, programs, and initiatives and ensures consistency in standards of nursing practice across all clinical settings.
- Evaluates current Nursing practices and patient care delivery models to continually improve the quality, appropriateness, and efficiency of patient care.
- Promotes and facilitates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and coordination of care among clinical disciplines.
- Leads the development and implementation of clinical quality and patient safety initiatives, programs, and activities.
- Develops and implements quality and utilization standards for patient care services to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, delivery of services that meet patient needs, and efficient and cost-effective patient care.
- Ensures nursing services are compliant with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission.
Key Success Factors
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master's degree strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of nursing experience in an acute care environment.
- 1+ years of experience in a leadership role.
- Registered Nurse license required.
- Experience collaborating across multiple departments and clinical disciplines within a large, complex healthcare organization preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with strong presentation skills.
- Experience working within a Magnet-designated hospital
- Track record of continuous quality improvement
About Us
\nAt Baylor Scott & White Health, we focus on the health of people, families, and communities. It's the largest nonprofit healthcare system in Texas, encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
\nOur Core Values are:
\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\nBenefits
\nOur competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering accessto many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
\nNote: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
\nBelonging Statement
\nWe believe everyone should feel welcomed and valued. Our workforce should reflect our communities.
\nMinimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master’s strongly preferred
- 5 years of experience
- Registered Nurse