Strategic Program Coordinator, Nursing

Position Summary

This position leads and manages nursing programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals. Key responsibilities include overseeing projects, supporting strategic initiatives, improving processes, conducting research, managing communication plans, and analyzing data. The coordinator collaborates with various teams to develop effective programs, optimize resources, and promote continuous professional development. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a solid understanding of nursing and healthcare management.

Responsibilities

Target Development:

• Assist in the creation, enhancement, and documentation of nursing program structures.
• Educate the nursing team on program processes and best practices.
• Incorporate department workload measures in program planning.
• Collaborate in setting targets and goals for various nursing areas.
• Master procedures for developing performance targets and benchmarks.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage nursing program projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to meet deadlines and goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives by implementing program-related activities that align with organizational goals.

Identify opportunities for process improvement within nursing programs:

• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure program processes are optimized.
• Collaborate with nursing managers to develop and execute process improvement plans.

Develop and manage communication plans for nursing program initiatives:

• Ensure clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences, including senior management and nursing staff.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments.

Review management reporting data to identify trends, current performance and areas for improvement:

• Analyze program data to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Document and communicate observations and recommendations to all levels of management.
• Use data analysis to support resource optimization and budget preparation.

Minimum Requirements

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field or higher is required, advanced degree preferred
• Registered Nurse, preferable but not mandatory
• Two to four years' experience in healthcare operations or life science

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to work with basic mathematics
• Proficiency in project management, strategic planning, and data analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desired Competencies

• Ability to lead and manage projects from initiation to completion
• Skilled in developing and managing communication plans
• Capacity to identify and implement process improvements
• Collaborative mindset for working across departments
• Understanding of nursing and healthcare management principles

Other Information

This position is an onsite, day-shift position.

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.