Chief Clinical Officer

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About the Company

American Health Staffing Group is an award-winning, cutting-edge healthcare staffing firm dedicated to meeting the needs of healthcare facilities and positively affecting patient outcomes.

Headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma, and with three offices around the country, AHSG is a nationwide, diversified healthcare staffing platform that serves over 2,500 endpoints across health systems, hospitals, and outpatient clinics in all 50 states.

For healthcare customers who demand the highest level of service and attention to detail, AHSG continues to deliver on an increasingly dramatic scale.

AHSG is known for its professional yet very personalized service. The company has experienced strong growth while never sacrificing quality, resulting in long-lasting client relationships and an extremely loyal employee base.

AHSG will look to continue expanding the business while always adhering to the core values that have made the company successful.

Our Brands

AHS Staffing is an award-winning, rapidly growing healthcare staffing firm specializing in connecting travel nursing, allied health, local and temp-to-perm pharmacy, and dialysis professionals to the best available opportunities in all 50 states.

AHSA delivers healthcare workforce solutions to streamline and simplify the way healthcare organizations procure and manage supplemental staffing.

As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) utilizing our state-of-the-art, proprietary VMS technology, Trio, AHSA significantly reduces temporary staffing expenditures, improve visibility and control, and reduces the risks associated with temporary staffing.

American Health Technology Group is a leading healthcare workforce solutions provider, dedicated to providing the best workforce solutions software in the healthcare staffing marketplace.

CULTURE OF INTEGRITY, COMMITMENT, AND PURPOSE

The purpose of AHSG is to make a positive difference in the lives of those we employ; we serve, we encounter, and earn a fair profit.

This purpose is made possible through what has been coined as the REFLECTION Culture, which includes a deeply rooted belief in servant leadership.

AHSG founders labored for years to establish an environment that believes in doing business honestly and always seeking to serve customers, fellow employees, and other stakeholders with love and respect .

AHSG is committed to the principles of mutual respect, honesty and trust, non-political environment, team oriented, demonstrated performance, proactive problem-solving attitude, quality in everything, and never stop learning.

These core principles foster a remarkable work environment.

REFLECTION

1 Respect

2 Exceeding Expectations

3 Fun

4 Listening

5 Leave Ego at the Door

6 Communication

7 Teamwork

8 Integrity

9 Outwork

10 Never Stop Learning

The AHSG leadership ensures that every new employee goes through rigorous culture training and works one-on-one with every employee to help them understand what their WHY is.

This program has been extremely effective and inspiring for the employees as well as leadership.

From Best Travel Nursing Company to Best Staffing Firms to Work For AHSG has received a variety of awards highlighting service and commitment to clients and healthcare professionals and employees.

We strive daily to foster an environment that contributes to the well-being and success of our employees. It's equally our mission to serve our candidates, clients, and community well and it takes a strong team with a unified vision to do that.

We're thankful for all that our team does to carry out that mission," Founder & Board Member, Mark Smith

The Opportunity

AHSG is searching for an exceptional individual to join us as the Chief Clinical Officer. This pivotal role will involve overseeing and upholding the utmost standards of clinical quality throughout our organization, emphasizing patient safety and advancing excellence in healthcare delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading credentialing and clinical operations within our internal staffing and MSP divisions.

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) at AHSG is pivotal in guiding clinical excellence and regulatory compliance in alignment with Joint Commission standards.

This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities including overseeing clinical operations, quality assurance, and the credentialing of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance.

The CCO will lead initiatives to optimize healthcare workforce solutions, ensuring sound client-facing clinical advisory services to support clients’ effective management of float and internal resource pool programs, and advising clients on staffing clinical compliance strategies.

This role also involves direct involvement in client sales and advisory services, aiming to enhance client satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships.

By maintaining a sharp focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency, the CCO will enhance the delivery and quality of healthcare services.

Leadership in this role will involve collaboration with various teams across the company, such as recruitment, account management, and business development, to align clinical strategies with broader business goals.

The CCO's expertise will be crucial in navigating the complexities of healthcare staffing, adapting to industry changes, and implementing innovative solutions that meet client needs.

Ultimately, this role strengthens AHSG’s reputation as a leader in providing reliable, high-quality healthcare staffing solutions.

Duties + Responsibilities :

Lead a team of approximately 35 remote Credentialing team members across MSP, VMS, and staffing divisions in Nursing, Allied, Renal, Pharmacy, Locums specialties with support of client efforts to develop and manage float and internal resource pool programs.

Set a vision and establish a company culture of clinical quality and a high standard for patient care delivered by candidates placed.

Assist staff and management in the development, implementation, and use of systems and the interpretation of data.

Facilitate communication and relationships that foster positive interdepartmental communication and coordination.

Lead strategic planning efforts to enhance operational efficiencies, clinical outcomes, and customer satisfaction.

Lead Joint Commission audits, ensuring retention of Joint Commission certification.

Work closely with clients to understand their needs and tailor staffing solutions that meet their specific requirements.

Develop educational programs and initiatives that enhance the skills and knowledge of corporate and clinical staff.

Support sales and business development efforts by providing clinical expertise and insights that enhance client proposals and engagements.

Participate in client meetings and presentations, advocating for the company's healthcare staffing solutions

The Individual

Our vision of a successful candidate is a dynamic and self-motivated leader who desires to exceed expectations continually.

This individual must possess excellent communication skills and an ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.

Most importantly, the candidate must have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic while being respectful, friendly, and caring.

Professional Experience + Qualifications

7+ years of progressive nursing or allied healthcare professional experience.

Relevant experience working in healthcare leadership and / or healthcare staffing.

Expertise in clinical quality, including comprehensive compliance knowledge, risk management, and best practices.

Extensive experience partnering with senior leadership across functions, as well as the ability to work in a collaborative and team-centric culture.

ATS / VMS technology solutions experience with the ability to advise on rollout and integration of new systems.

Ability to work collaboratively, utilize diplomacy when needed, and incorporate the needs of business leaders while remaining decisive to the strategy implications.

Ability to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities.

Proven ability to lead / support objectives, targets and goals.

Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels.

Strong work ethic with ability to multi-task and perform in a self-managed environment.

Proficiency in delivering presentations and the ability to translate complex data into various formats to connect with the target audience.

Leadership Style + Characteristics

Ethics and Values : Adhere to the AHSG code of conduct with a personal moral compass focused on the highest level of integrity and ethics.

Leading by Example : Demonstrating and fostering, by example, a sense of urgency, strong commitment / accountability, client focus, and sound decision-making to achieving goals.

Business Acumen : Knowledge of the competitive landscape and current and emerging practices within the industry.

Vision and Purpose : Embracing and communicating the business’ vision and its goals and reflecting a dedication to success which inspires and motivates.

Inspirational : Encouraging and inspiring colleagues to stretch beyond what they thought they could accomplish.

Leadership and Conflict Resolution : Being bold enough to state opinions that may not always be popular diplomatically. Ability to work through controversy making conflicts opportunities for improvement and striving for win / win resolutions.

Education + Certifications

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Master’s degree and advanced certifications are preferred.

Active clinical license in respective discipline preferably a Registered Nurse

Qualified candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities necessary to perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Specific requirements may vary depending on the nature of the position. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their ability to meet these requirements during the interview process.

A detailed job description outlining the physical and mental demands of the role will be provided upon request.

AHS Staffing is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.