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**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center** : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

HR Talent Acquisition

Job Summary:

Vanderbilt Health – Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for a Vice President and Chief Advanced Practice Officer.

The System Chief Advanced Practice Officer (CAPO) for Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports to the System Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in accomplishing strategic priorities for advanced practice services for the Vanderbilt Health system. Strategically plans, implements, and evaluates key initiatives in partnership with physician, nurse, administrative, and advanced practice leaders as well as interprofessional teams. Connects strategy and operations, considering individual and entity characteristics and needs.

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Key Responsibilities:

+ Develop, implement, and oversee a strategic vision and oversee a strategic vision for advanced practice across the health system. Integrate with executive leadership and participation in long-range strategic planning for advanced practice across the health system.

+ Lead strategic initiatives for recruitment, retention, and workforce planning across the APP continuum. Analyze workforce trends to inform sustainable staffing models and workforce resilience efforts. Partner with HR and department leaders to identify talent pipelines and succession planning opportunities.

+ Accountable for high standards of patient care across the health system. Align advanced practice clinicians with key stakeholders in evidence-based decision-making and best practices to improve care quality, safety, and outcomes.

+ Promotes professional development, education, and innovation for advanced practice.

+ Integrate executive advanced practice programs with other health system services. Collaborate with clinical leadership and system-wide services to implement best practices efficiently.

+ Advocacy at local, regional, and national levels for issues relevant to advanced practice.

+ Promote operational efficiency, effectiveness, and shared governance within advanced practice. Responsible for consulting and supporting system-wide operations, regulations, and patient care services.

+ Expertise in knowledge dissemination, including publishing, leadership in professional organizations, and receiving industry awards.

Qualifications:

+ Master’s Degree and 10 years of relevant experience (MHA, MSN, etc)

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Licensed Physician Assistant Certified

+ Licensed Nurse Practitioner

+ A minimum of 10 years administrative experience with increasing scope of responsibility, in an academic health care setting

+ Doctoral Degree or willingness to pursue Doctorate.

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Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

+ Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options

+ Dental and /or vision plan

+ 403 (b) retirement plan

+ Paid Time off (flex PTO)

+ Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)

+ Short-Long term disability

+ Subsidized backup childcare

+ And many more... **Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!**

Achieve the Remarkable:

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here (http://www.vumc.org/careers/nursing-careers) .

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Position Qualifications:

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Certifications:

LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee, LIC-Physician's Assistant Certified - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

7 years

Education:

Master's

_Vanderbilt Health is committed_ _to fostering an_ _environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled._