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Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, University of Rochester Medical Center

Job Details:

University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) seeks an accomplished, collaborative nursing leader to serve as its next Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, University of Rochester Medical Center and Chief Nursing Officer, Strong Memorial Hospital (CNE). The CNE will also serve as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs in the School of Nursing.
 
As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, URMC ranks among the top quarter of U.S. medical centers in federal research funding, has an overall budget of approximately $5.2 billion, and houses the flagship hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, an 897-bed quaternary care facility that includes the Golisano Children’s Hospital and the Wilmot Cancer Center. In addition, URMC includes the School of Nursing, School of Medicine and Dentistry, and many research institutes. UR Medicine, the clinical enterprise, includes seven affiliate hospitals throughout the region. Three of the hospitals under the UR name, including Strong Memorial, are Magnet-designated.

Requirements

The CNE will be responsible for the nursing practice, professional standards, and operations for Strong Memorial Hospital. They will lead the alignment and execution of the vision for professional nursing practice, including advanced practice nursing. The CNE will work with UR Medicine hospital leadership to align nursing practice, education, and professional development in all settings. The CNE will also collaborate with academic nurse leaders in enhancing transitions from student to practice, developing effective education pathways, and advancing the nursing research agenda. Additionally, the CNE oversees the respiratory therapy program.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned nursing leader with a track record of success in a high-performing academic medical center or a teaching hospital of significant size, as well as experience in a Magnet-designated institution. A master’s degree in nursing is required; a doctoral degree is strongly preferred. An additional related degree in areas such as healthcare administration or business is highly desired.

For more information contact Katie Haddock at khaddock@wittkieffer.com.

The University of Rochester Medical Center values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law. The pay range for this position is $325,000 – $475,000. The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries.