Über diese Nursing Director - Ambulatory Stelle bei Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
The BIDMC Nursing Mission is to build on a legacy of nursing excellence by caring with compassion, advancing the art & science of nursing, and advocating for the health of patients, families, and communities. The Nursing Director provides accountability for the unit or program and operationalizes the core values of the organization by developing and sustaining an environment that supports excellence in clinical practice and the care of patients. Training, evaluation and competencies for this role are overseen by an Accountable Nurse Leader to the department.Job Description:
Director, Ambulatory Nursing Practice & Professional Excellence
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA
Shape the future of ambulatory nursing at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is seeking a visionary nursing leader to serve as a strategic resource across our growing ambulatory enterprise. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to influence nursing practice, professional development, care coordination, population health initiatives, regulatory readiness, and clinical excellence across outpatient services.
While this role has no direct reports, it carries significant organizational influence through partnerships with Nursing Directors, operational leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams throughout the ambulatory network.
Why This Role Stands Out
✅ Influence without direct supervision
- No direct reports
- Extensive collaboration with Nursing Directors, Practice Managers, and executive leadership
- Serves as a trusted consultant and resource for ambulatory nursing leaders
✅ Drive Ambulatory Nursing Practice
- Shape standards of care and scope of practice
- Lead clinical practice initiatives across ambulatory services
- Advance care coordination, transitions of care, population health, and community health strategies
✅ Lead Through Professional Governance
- Co-lead the Ambulatory Nursing Leadership Council
- Participate in nursing councils, committees, workgroups, and professional practice initiatives
- Influence policy development, regulatory readiness, and quality improvement efforts
✅ Promote Nursing Excellence
- Partner with the Magnet Program Director to support accreditation standards
- Develop competency programs and professional development strategies
- Foster innovation, evidence-based practice, and employee engagement
✅ Premier Boston Location
- Based at BIDMC's prestigious Longwood Medical Area campus in downtown Boston
- Primarily onsite leadership presence
- Flexible schedule that includes 5 days per week with 1 remote day flexibility
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic leadership for ambulatory nursing services, program development, and clinical practice excellence.
- Serve as the nursing content expert for care coordination, transition of care, population health, and community health initiatives.
- Develop and oversee nursing and clinical staff competencies, education, and professional practice standards.
- Lead ambulatory regulatory readiness efforts, including policy development, review, and implementation.
- Partner with operational and clinical leaders to improve patient outcomes, care delivery, and service excellence.
- Support new program development, clinical expansion efforts, and ambulatory practice transformation initiatives.
- Provide interim nursing leadership support across ambulatory sites as needed.
- Lead assigned service line nursing initiatives and professional practice programs.
- Manage departmental budget planning, monitoring, and financial stewardship.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- BSN required
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- 3-5 years of related leadership experience
- Experience in ambulatory services, care coordination, population health, professional practice, quality, or nursing operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Leadership experience in ambulatory care settings
- Experience supporting Magnet accreditation initiatives and professional governance structures
Ideal Candidate
You are a collaborative influencer who excels at building relationships, leading through expertise, and improving practice across complex healthcare environments. You enjoy partnering with leaders, developing clinicians, advancing nursing excellence, and driving meaningful change without relying on direct supervisory authority.
If you're passionate about advancing ambulatory nursing practice and influencing care across a world-class academic health system, we encourage you to apply.
Join BIDMC and help define the future of outpatient nursing care.
Pay Range:
$180,000.00 USD - $230,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.