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Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more DescriptionWe're seeking a Director of Implementation and Change Management (Registered Nurse / RN). This individual is a key member of the CCDI leadership team and is accountable for deployment of nursing care model and other innovations achieved through professional governance. Leveraging evidence-based change management and implementation science strategies, the Director enables successful integration of innovative nursing practices and robust professional governance structures, aiming to optimize patient outcomes, enhance nursing practice, and foster sustainable organizational improvement. Primary duties and responsibilities:
Change Management and Implementation Strategy:
1. Design, lead, and execute strategic change initiatives utilizing implementation science methodologies to embed innovations in nursing practice.
2. Apply structured change management processes and tools to support adoption and sustainability of innovative practices.
Leadership and Project Oversight:
1. Direct comprehensive project planning and implementation efforts, ensuring clarity in objectives, alignment of stakeholders, and timely achievement of measurable outcomes.
2. Anticipate and address potential barriers to implementation, adapting strategies proactively based on ongoing evaluation.
Professional Governance Integration:
1. Implement and sustain EHC professional governance frameworks that promote shared decision-making, nurse empowerment, and clinical accountability.
2. Foster nursing engagement and active participation at all organizational levels through structured governance activities.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:
1. Collaborate closely with EHC nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and external experts to support effective implementation of new nursing practices.
2. Facilitate clear, consistent, and transparent communication strategies to manage change successfully across diverse teams.
Evaluation, Measurement, and Reporting:
1. Develop and apply rigorous metrics aligned with implementation science principles to evaluate effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of change initiatives.
2. Regularly report to executive leadership and stakeholders on implementation progress, challenges, and continuous improvement recommendations.
Education, Training, and Capacity Building:
1. Provide training and resources on implementation science and change management methodologies tailored to nursing leadership and clinical staff.
2. Mentor and coach nursing teams to enhance organizational capacity for sustained change.
Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required.
Work Type: Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
1. Masters degree in nursing (MSN) or related area required
2. Nursing leadership experience focused on system level initiatives within healthcare setting
3. A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
4. Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required):
Knowledge and practical application of implementation science. Demonstrated expertise in leading successful change initiatives within complex healthcare environments. Superior communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills. Analytical skills for evaluating and adjusting strategies based on measurable outcomes. Proven ability to effectively lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.Preferred Qualifications:
1. Doctorate (PhD or DNP) strongly preferred
2. Formal training or certification in change management and/or implementation science preferred
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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