AVP, Nursing Services

AVP of Nursing Services

Join one of Georgia's premier healthcare systems and lead nursing as the AVP of Nursing Services with Wellstar Cobb Hospital!

The Position

The AVP of Nursing Services will be responsible for overseeing strategic, operational, and quality initiatives for nursing operations within the WellStar Cobb Hospital. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the AVP will be responsible for developing, organizing, and providing ongoing leadership for the nursing division. The AVP of Nursing Services works in partnership with the site leaders to foster an interdisciplinary team approach to the overall delivery of care. This individual will partner with site nursing leaders to assess best-practice and opportunities to optimize to meet the needs of a large quaternary site. This leader will passionately demonstrate a commitment to visibility, actively engaging with communities and conducting rounds to drive continuous improvement in both patient and employee experiences. The AVP will be expected to increase quality, performance, and patient experience metrics. They will also work to build effective working relationships across service lines. Ideal candidates will be strong, visible leaders with excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence. They should also demonstrate a transformational and collaborative leadership approach. Previous experience working in a large, complex medical center is preferred. This leader will assist with facilitation of a robust shared governance environment to prepare for the Magnet journey.

Requirements

MSN is required. Active RN license is required. A minimum of 12+ years of nursing experience including a minimum of seven years of progressive operational leadership experience is required. Due to the patient volume, scope of services, and complexity of the patient acuity, a candidate with experience as a nursing executive in an Executive Director, VP, or Chief Nursing Officer role is strongly preferred.

The Organization

Located just 20 minutes outside of Atlanta in Cobb County, Wellstar Cobb Hospital, a part of the WellStar Health System, is a leader in providing exceptional care. The 382-bed facility offers services for the entire family from birth to geriatrics. Wellstar Cobb is the only hospital in the area that has a Burn Center and offers IP Behavioral Health Services. Additionally, patients benefit from a very exclusive relationship with North Georgia Oncology Center (NGOC) for all their oncology needs. The Family Birthplace at Wellstar Cobb takes a family-centered approach to care and has an outstanding medical team of obstetricians and pediatricians, along with the amenities of labor and delivery, recovery rooms, and a Level III NICU. Wellstar Cobb Hospital's Intensive Care Unit received the Beacon Award for Excellence for the fifth consecutive year and for the first time, in 2023 the hospital has been awarded the Georgia Oglethorpe Award. WellStar Health System, the largest health system in Georgia, is known nationally for its innovative care models that are focused on quality improvement and increased access to healthcare. WellStar Health System's state-of-the-art facilities include 9 hospitals, 300+ medical office locations, 9 cancer centers, 55 rehabilitation centers, 3 hospice facilities, 1 retirement village, 21 imaging centers, 15 urgent care locations, and 5 health parks. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care, inclusive culture, and exceptional doctors and caregivers, WellStar Health System is one of the largest and one of the most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia. As a not-for-profit health system, WellStar's passion for people extends beyond the system and into the communities served. Each year, WellStar thoughtfully reinvests in the creation of healthier communities through prevention and wellness programs and charity care for eligible patients. The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) named Wellstar one of the Top 10 Nonprofit Companies for Executive Women for 2017. For the ninth year in a row, Wellstar has ranked on the Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies List.

The Community

Austell, Georgia is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, just 30 minutes from the city center. There are several lovely neighborhoods to choose from in the Austell area. Many are home to friendly neighbors, pretty streets, and convenient amenities nearby. Check out Southbrook, Goodland Acres, Oakhill, and Chimney Hill to find your next home! The city of Austell is served by the Cobb County School District. This school district is the second largest in the state and the 25th largest in the U.S. With approximately 6,500 residents, this growing city holds tight to its friendly, small-town atmosphere, making it a lovely place to visit and settle in. The city has a humid subtropical climate with average summer highs in the 80s and average winter lows in the 30s. The many parks in Austell provide an ideal place for any recreational activity you could imagine. And if that's not enough, the exciting amusement park, Six Flags Over Georgia, calls the city home.