Senior Vice President , Chief Nurse Executive bei Hospital for Special Surgery

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

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Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive (SVP/CNE) Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
About HSS
Specialized since 1863, HSS is the world leader in musculoskeletal health serving patients from all 50 States and more than 100 countries. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025- 2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2024-2025). The Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates.
HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is on track for a sixth. HSS consistently achieves the highest levels of patient outcomes, satisfaction, and professional nursing practice. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.
Position Summary
The Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive (SVP/CNE) is the enterprise leader responsible for advancing excellence in nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, and other clinical services across the HSS system. As an active member of the senior executive team, the
SVP/CNE will shape and execute strategy, uphold the highest standards of care, and ensure consistent practice and outcomes across all HSS entities and affiliates. Dual reporting to
both the CEO and COO, the SVP/CNE serves as the principal voice for clinical practice and workforce development, fostering an environment of innovation, accountability, and collaboration that strengthens HSS’s position as the global leader in musculoskeletal health.This leader will provide enterprise-wide oversight, advocacy, and accountability for nursing
quality, patient safety, nurse engagement, physician collaboration, and patient satisfaction —championing evidence-based, data-driven decision-making and measurable accomplishment of key performance indicators including nurse-sensitive outcomes, patient experience, and clinical effectiveness. The SVP/CNE owns strategic initiatives to standardize care, integrate innovation, and deliver on regulatory, accreditation, and Magnet standards, ensuring transparent progress and continuous improvement in
alignment with HSS’s reputation for excellence. They will partner closely with physician and executive colleagues to implement innovative models of care, drive operational effectiveness, and expand HSS’s reach while ensuring fidelity to its standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership
o Serve as the enterprise voice and advocate for nursing and clinical practice across all HSS sites and affiliates.
o Advance HSS’s reputation for nursing excellence, supporting the system’s sixth Magnet
designation and beyond.
o Collaborate with senior executives and physician leaders to design and implement system-wide clinical programs and care models that improve quality, outcomes, and patient experience.
o Owns enterprise-wide transformation of nursing and clinical services, setting clear vision and measurable goals aligned with organizational strategy.
o Regularly present nursing and clinical metrics, improvement plans, and collaborative solutions to physician leadership, ensuring alignment, transparency, and rapid problem- solving on key system priorities.
• Clinical and Operational Oversight
o Oversee all nursing operations, including policy development, workforce planning, resource management, and patient care delivery.
o Provide executive leadership for non-nursing clinical services, including Pharmacy, Respiratory Therapy and Laboratory Services.
o Ensure operational integration and clinical alignment across new entities, maintaining
HSS’s high standards of care.
o Foster interprofessional collaboration and advocate for optimal role utilization, scope of practice, and leadership development among APPs.
o Serve as the primary executive contact for physician leaders and interdisciplinary partners regarding perioperative operations, and clinical service issues—presenting data, facilitating discussion, and driving collaborative solutions at the enterprise level.
• Quality, Safety, and Engagement
o Champion a culture of patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
o Foster collaboration between nursing, physicians, and interprofessional teams to optimize care delivery.
o Lead system-wide efforts to enhance nurse engagement, professional development, and retention.
o Design formal succession planning strategies to identify and mentor future nursing and APP leaders. Partner with leadership to measure and improve patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
o Partner with leadership to measure and improve employee satisfaction and design and implement workforce wellness/wellbeing programs.
• Innovation and Growth
o Identify opportunities to leverage technology, data, and innovation to advance care delivery.
o Support system growth by ensuring nursing and clinical standards are implemented seamlessly at all new HSS locations.
o Partner with IT and informatics leaders to integrate technology that enhances clinical workflows and patient safety.
• Community Engagement and Culture
o Represent HSS Nursing at national, regional, and international forums, promoting thought leadership and advocacy.
o Build and sustain partnerships with community health organizations, schools, and public health agencies.
o Champions a culture of continuous improvement, empowering clinical teams to innovate and driving adoption of best practices across all sites
Behavioral and Leadership Competencies
• Performance - Mindset Demonstrates critical thinking and innovation that drives and influences results enterprise- wide. Is adaptable and flexible when facing challenges and opportunities. Develops strategies that disrupt current thinking and approach. Matches ideas with purposeful actions. Sets clear expectations and holds team accountable. Doesn’t avoid difficult conversations.
• Communication - Highly effective writer, speaker, and communicator. Able to excite, engage, and influence diverse audiences. Expertly presents ideas and concepts, leveraging data and technology to convey messaging. Listens actively and empathetically. Cascades information accurately and appropriately.
• Collaboration - Builds trusted relationships with colleagues across the organization, Board, and external stakeholders. Works collaboratively across departments and levels to resolve issues or conflicts, escalating as appropriate. Invites feedback and provides effective feedback to others. Is open to others' ideas and points of view.
• Empowerment - Demonstrates ability to lead independently while empowering direct reports to make decisions. Leads with confidence and courage, respectfully challenging where appropriate. Actively works to identify and develop high- potential talent, including establishing succession plans.
• Engagement - Cares about the mission of HSS. Demonstrates excitement for the work and seeks to increase knowledge and expertise in a changing landscape. Displays persistence and positivity through ambiguity and adversity. Models leadership behaviors expected of team members. Actively seeks out ways to increase engagement from others, while respecting the need for balancing work and well-being.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing or related field (DNP, PhD, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in nursing or relevant discipline required.
• Current RN license and eligibility for New York State licensure.
• At least 10–15 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, with significant executive- level responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in leading large, complex academic or health system environments.
• Experience with Magnet designation and sustaining nursing excellence at a national level.
• Proven ability to lead across multiple service lines (nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, and/or other clinical operations).
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and change leadership skills.
• Experience leading digital transformation, clinical informatics, or technology-driven innovation in a healthcare setting.
• Deep understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation, and compliance.
Key Attributes
• Visionary leader who inspires innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Passionate advocate for patient-centered care and professional nursing practice.
• Strategic thinker with operational acumen and a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Commitment to advancing HSS’s mission and extending its excellence across all sites of care.
• Systems thinker who unites diverse clinical teams around shared goals.
• Champion of an inclusive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.