Director Spine and Stroke Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing AND Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

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Master's Degree in business, healthcare or other related field

EXPERIENCE

1. Seven (7) years experience in Healthcare delivery with at least three (3) years of progressive supervisory and/or management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Stroke Certified Registered Nurse through American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN)

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Leads the overall strategy, clinical direction, and operations for Spine and Stroke programs across the system, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care at every location.

2. Builds, leads, and supports the Spine and Stroke workforce by hiring strong talent, setting clear expectations, coaching leaders, managing performance, and supporting ongoing professional growth.

3. Oversees day-to-day operations and financial performance, including budgeting, resource planning, and accountability for staffing, productivity, and expenses.

4. Identifies system-wide challenges and opportunities related to quality, operations, and compliance, and works with leaders to resolve issues and improve performance.

5. Partners with institute and physician leadership to develop and maintain policies, clinical protocols, and practice standards that support consistent, high-quality care.

6. Promotes strong collaboration across nursing, physicians, ancillary services, pre-hospital providers, and external partners to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

7. Ensures accurate and reliable data collection, reporting, and analysis to support certification, accreditation, regulatory requirements, and performance improvement.

8. Leads performance improvement efforts by monitoring quality metrics, reviewing cases and trends, addressing risks, and supporting timely corrective actions.

9. Oversees orientation, education, and ongoing competency development for Stroke and Spine staff, working closely with education and operational leaders.

10. Supports continuing education, professional development, and conferences, including collaboration with medical directors on continuing medical education initiatives.

11. Leads community outreach and prevention efforts to improve awareness, access, and population health outcomes related to Spine and Stroke care.

12. Ensures effective, efficient, and compliant delivery of telestroke and teleneurology services across the system.

13. Drives program growth and expansion efforts, including the development and rollout of Certified Spine Center standards across system locations.

14. Represents the Spine and Stroke Service Line on hospital, system, and community committees, serving as a trusted clinical and operational leader.

15. Leads change management and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen care delivery, support certification readiness, and ensure long-term program success.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others.

2. Working protracted or irregular hours.

3. Working around biohazards.

4. Working around infectious diseases.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.