Director of Strategic & Clinical Initiatives

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:  The Director of Strategic Clinical Initiatives provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for clinical enterprise initiatives within the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Market. This role is responsible for developing and implementing transformative programs that enhance clinical outcomes, quality, safety, and efficiency across the market.

REPORTS TO: Dual Report to Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse Executive of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Market

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree with five years of progressive and applicable experience in the area served required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience and documented success in setting strategic direction and delivering on objectives for a business unit, company or academic unit. 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:  Lean Six Sigma or Project Management Certification desirable; Emergency Management experience desirable 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Leadership and Clinical Program Management: 

• Lead the development and execution of strategic clinical initiatives aligned with the clinical quality, safety, and efficiency goals of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist market. 
• Establish and manage programs/project portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and resource efficiencies.
• Drive transformational change through performance improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven approaches and industry best practices. 
• Serve as Preceptor for Administrative Fellowship Program and associated enterprise integration efforts; and serve as direct point of contact for WFBMC Administrative Fellows. 

Operation Excellence and Clinical Integration: 

• Optimize clinical operations and enhance system integration to improve quality and operational efficiency. 
• Implement and monitor efficiency measures and quality improvement initiatives across the market. 
• Create evaluation strategies to monitor performance. 
• Initiate and set goals for programs and functional areas according to strategic objectives as directed. 
• Develop and oversee performance improvement methodologies, tools, and processes. 
• Assist leaders with budget development and planning. Ensure areas of responsibility meet fiscal requirements and monitor expenditures as directed. 

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with executive leadership, CMO and CNE teams, and quality and safety leadership to facilitate strategic alignment and operational excellence. 
• Serve as a liaison for the CMO and CNE with various departments including but not limited to Finance, IT, and clinical services, etc.  Keep CMO and CNE informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations. 
• Facilitate and/or conduct individual and group presentations as needed. 
• Participate in committees as appropriate and/or as directed. 
• Foster a positive and compliant work environment, ensuring adherence to legal and compliance standards.