Govig & Associates · 3 weeks ago
Vice President of Clinical Services
Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expGovig & Associates is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight for clinical competencies and care delivery systems. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and driving clinical initiatives across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Ensure consistent, high-quality clinical nursing practices with measurable results across all levels of care
Oversee development, updates, education, and implementation of clinical policies and procedures
Lead infection control policy development and ensure alignment with CDC and related regulatory guidelines
Monitor and enhance performance related to CMS Five-Star ratings, including health inspections, quality metrics, and staffing
Drive initiatives supporting a system-wide culture of safety, including risk mitigation and resident safety oversight
Research, develop, and implement innovative clinical programs, systems, and models of care delivery
Provide leadership for quality improvement programs (PIPPs/QIIPs), identifying and scaling best practices
Collaborate with operational and support departments to establish care performance objectives and evaluation systems
Guide the integration and optimization of electronic health records, health informatics, and reporting
Lead initiatives in clinical reimbursement, ensuring MDS accuracy, CMS compliance, and improvement of reimbursement outcomes
Develop professional development programming with the organizational learning team to enhance associate skills and care efficiency
Support operations leaders and communities in annual action planning aligned with organizational strategy
Interact with the Board Quality Committee, providing reports, presentations, and action plans
Select, train, and oversee all clinical, ensuring strong recruitment, retention, and performance
Participate in hiring decisions for directors of nursing and other clinical leaders
Oversee clinical float positions used to support community staffing needs and systems implementation
Provide onboarding, ongoing performance assessment, feedback, and coaching for direct reports
Identify professional development and succession planning opportunities
Assist with crisis management and lead investigations involving liability, compliance, or resident safety concerns
Provide insight and leadership during crisis calls, action planning, and communications
Serve as a liaison with external partners, including vendors, hospitals, physician groups, medical directors, industry associations, and state policy leaders
Participate on organizational committees as appropriate to strategic objectives
Promote mission-based values, accountability, morale, and productivity
Support positive departmental and organizational relationships
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS certification
Experience in long-term and/or acute care settings
Fifteen (15+) years in a clinical leadership role overseeing multiple facilities or communities
Deep knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements affecting senior care, including federal/state regulations, OSHA, CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, nursing practice standards, reimbursement processes, and quality indicators
Strong post-acute clinical expertise, with ability to evaluate care outcomes, service efficiency, and associated costs
Ability to coach, develop, and build cohesiveness within teams and workgroups
Advanced problem-solving skills, including prioritizing multiple complex issues simultaneously
High proficiency with computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and clinical software
Strong collaboration, communication (written, verbal, and public speaking), and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills; ability to influence, persuade, and arrive at collaborative solutions
Ability to travel throughout the Midwest, including overnight stays, for site visits, quality initiatives, and training
Company
Govig & Associates
Govig & Associates is a human resources company providing executive recruitment services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Todd Govig
Chief Executive Officer
Dick Govig
Co-Founder
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