VP of Clinical, Nursing and Quality Assurance

Exciting Leadership Opportunity: Vice President of Clinical, Nursing and Quality Assurance at The Arc! 

Are you an experienced leader passionate about quality care, operational excellence, and driving transformative change? The Arc is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Clinical, Nursing, and Quality Assurance to join our leadership team. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead and shape the future of our clinical, nursing, and quality assurance divisions, fostering innovation and ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance for individuals with disabilities. 

Benefits: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, disability and vision insurance, 401k with company match. 4 weeks of paid time off in your first year.  

Position Overview 

This role oversees the Clinical, Nursing, and Quality Assurance divisions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, fostering a culture of innovation, and driving continuous improvement. You will work closely with the leadership team to align departmental goals with The Arc’s mission and vision, ensuring quality outcomes and organizational success. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Leadership and Supervision:
  Oversee Clinical, Nursing, and Quality Assurance operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational objectives. Provide leadership, training, coaching, and development for high-performing teams.
• Innovation and Quality Assurance:
  Design and implement quality systems to support clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency across departments.
• Strategic Change Management:
  Develop and implement frameworks to drive organizational transformation, ensuring innovative and effective solutions for the individuals we serve.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build strong relationships with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and accreditation bodies to maintain compliance and uphold high standards.
• Metrics and Data Analysis:
  Develop quality outcome measures, monitor program effectiveness, and utilize data analytics to drive performance improvements.
• Fiscal Responsibility:
  Manage departmental budgets to align with organizational objectives, ensuring efficient resource allocation and fiscal accountability.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required; Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Healthcare Leadership) is strongly preferred.
• Licensure and Certification:
  An active, unrestricted professional license in Nursing (RN) or a clinical discipline (e.g., BCBA, LMHC) is highly preferred. Additional relevant certifications or advanced credentials are advantageous but not required.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical services, nursing, or quality assurance within healthcare, human services, or non-profit organizations.

• Regulatory Compliance Expertise:
  Proven experience managing regulatory audits and ensuring compliance with CARF, DDS OQE, or similar accreditation standards.
• Leadership Skills:
  Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and drive organizational change.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Strong proficiency in data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and performance improvement.
• Communication Skills:
  Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Additional Requirements:
  Valid driver’s license, relevant certifications, and acceptable background checks.

Ready to take on a transformative leadership role? To apply please include a resume and cover letter highlighting how your skills and passion for advancing standards would make a meaningful impact at The Arc. 

The Arc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
 
When an applicant with a disability needs accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply and/or interview for a job, they may request it orally or in writing through the VP of Human Resources.