Administrative Director of Clinical Operations (ADCO)

Overview

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

 

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

 

St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

 

Responsibilities

The Administrative Director of Clinical Operations (ADCO) provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing and designated clinical services to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Reporting to executive leadership, the ADCO plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates clinical and patient care operations in alignment with the organization's mission, goals, regulatory requirements, and standards of care.The ADCO is responsible for overseeing nursing services and other assigned clinical departments, ensuring the effective delivery of patient care, treatment, and services. This role develops, implements, and maintains hospital-wide clinical programs, policies, and procedures designed to assess, evaluate, and meet the healthcare needs of patients and the community.The ADCO collaborates with hospital leadership, medical staff, and department leaders in organizational planning, decision-making, and performance improvement initiatives. The ADCO also leads ongoing efforts to measure, assess, and improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of nursing care and clinical services while promoting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and positive patient outcomes.

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1. Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Minimum of 5 years Acute Care experience.4. Minimum of 2 years previous leadership or administrative experience required.5. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; a postgraduate degree in nursing or related field is preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf