Executive Vice President, Nursing Services

Executive Vice President (EVP) of Nursing Services
About The Centers
At The Centers, we believe that every person — regardless of their circumstances — deserves access to high-quality, compassionate, and culturally competent care. We are a mission-driven organization serving underserved populations and a recognized center of excellence for individuals living with severe mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorder (SUD). Our integrated healthcare model spans a multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), a Crisis Receiving Center, and a youth residential campus — delivering care where it matters most.
We are seeking a bold, visionary nursing executive to join our leadership team and shape the future of nursing across our entire continuum of care.
The Opportunity
The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Nursing Services is one of the most consequential senior leadership roles at The Centers. This executive is responsible for the strategic, operational, and clinical oversight of all nursing functions — encompassing Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Medical Assistants (MAs) — across our outpatient services and HOPE campus.
As the EVP, you will set the standard for clinical nursing practice enterprise-wide, directly supervise the VP of Nursing Services and the Director of Nursing for Crisis Services, and ensure consistent, high-quality nursing care across a complex and growing system. You will be a visible champion for nursing at the executive and Board levels, and a trusted partner to clinical chiefs, physician leaders, and community stakeholders.
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformational leadership opportunity for a nursing executive who is passionate about integrated care, workforce excellence, and community health equity.
Who You Are
Education
• Master's degree or higher in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (preferred)
Licensure
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio (required)
Experience
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (required)
• Experience leading nursing teams across diverse patient populations (preferred)
• Background in FQHC, CBHC, behavioral health, crisis services, or integrated care is a strong advantage
Skills
• Demonstrated leadership of nursing teams and clinical processes across varied settings
• Ability to align nursing goals with organizational mission, vision, and values
• Strong operational management capabilities across multi-site, multi-service-line environments, including outpatient primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, crisis receiving and stabilization, residential addiction treatment, mobile and community-based services, and emerging service lines
• Proficiency in budget management, resource planning, and performance metrics for nursing services
• Ability to navigate change, adapt strategies to meet community health needs, and lead through complexity with confidence and calm
• Data-driven decision-making skills, using quality and safety performance data to improve outcomes
• Strong communication and advocacy skills, including experience presenting to Boards, CEOs, and community stakeholders
What You Will Do
Strategic Leadership
You will develop and execute a comprehensive nursing strategy aligned with organizational goals and community health needs. You will drive innovation in care delivery models across clinic, crisis, residential, and community-based settings — ensuring The Centers remains a model for integrated healthcare in the region.
Supervisory & Personnel Leadership
You will provide direct supervision, development, and evaluation to the VP of Nursing Services and Director of Nursing for Crisis Services. You will set clear expectations and ownership for nursing staffing strategy — including FTE planning, float and coverage pool design, and nursing distribution across sites. You will also establish onboarding, orientation, and competency validation standards for all nursing and MA staff in partnership with the Nursing Supervisor team. Research consistently shows that investing in nursing leaders at every level is one of the most powerful drivers of quality, retention, and organizational performance.
Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
You will own nursing-related components of UDS reporting, HRSA compliance, and accreditation and survey readiness across all sites. You will track and act on nurse-sensitive quality indicators, incident reports, and adverse event trends, and will ensure that licensure, certification, and mandatory training compliance for all nursing staff remain current. You will maintain and update nursing policies in line with Ohio Board of Nursing regulations and FQHC and CBHC requirements.
Clinical Excellence & Patient Care