About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.Vice President, Patient Care Services, Baptist SouthBaptist Health is seeking a Vice President, Patient Care Services to join the Nursing Administrative team at Baptist South, as well as the Baptist Health System Nurse Executive team. This full-time, on-site position is based in Jacksonville, FL.The Vice President, Patient Care Services is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing services across the Baptist South campus. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, operational excellence, and an exceptional patient experience, while aligning with Baptist Health’s mission and organizational goals.Key Responsibilities:Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and exceptional customer service across Baptist SouthProvide oversight of all hospital-based nursing management, nursing teams, nursing support full-time equivalents (FTEs), and unit budgets.Serve as a liaison between the Baptist Health system and hospital leadership.Oversee the administrative and organizational functions of nursing services at Baptist Medical Center South.Collaborate with the governing Board, senior leadership, management, medical staff, and clinical departments to fulfill Baptist Health's mission of providing high-quality care through engagement in strategic planning, resource allocation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.Foster effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.Obtain Nursing Administrator or Specialty certification within two years of hire.Required Experience & Licensure:Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Nurse Executive Board Certified (NE-BC)Required Education and Certification:Master’s degree required (MBA, MSN, or MHA)Doctorate preferred (PhD, DNP, or related field)Certified Nursing Administrator required within two (2) years of hirePrimary Location:South - Main Building#J-18808-Ljbffr