Healthcare Director Jobs in Nashville, TN

A Healthcare Director is a high-level executive who oversees the overall functioning of a healthcare facility, including policy development, budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning. They are responsible for coordinating and directing health services, ensuring patient care meets established standards and regulations, managing the facility's budget, and developing and implementing operational policies and procedures. Furthermore, they may also be involved in community outreach and public relations activities to maintain a positive image of the organization.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. They should also have a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, as well as financial management skills. Often, these professionals hold a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field, and some positions may require certification as a health executive, such as the Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director, an individual may have roles such as a Healthcare Administrator, Department Manager within a healthcare facility, or a Clinical Manager.

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Clinical Resource Director - Healthcare

  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 hours ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction **Must reside in the metro Nashville, TN area** Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in...

Vice President, Behavioral Health Quality

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 15 days ago

Partner and collaborate with key Behavior Health and Lifepoint leaders to include but not limited to VP of Nursing and Clinical Operations....

Assistant Vice President, Contracting

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

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Vice President, Clinical Operations - Behavioral Health

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 days ago

Experience: 5+ years in clinical operations or healthcare administration, with a proven track record in behavioral health or similar healthcare settings, and multi-facility management experience....

Associate Medical Director, PVRM

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 hours ago

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe...

Chief Operating Officer- Saint Thomas West

  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 hours ago

Details Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West is looking to hire a Chief Operating Officer to join our team! Department: Administration Location: Nashville, TN Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various...

Vice President of Data Products

  • Nashville, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 16 hours ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and...

Vice President of Data Products

  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 16 hours ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and...

Field Medical Director - Vascular Surgery

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

ADON / Assistant Director of Nursing / RN

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Salary : Up to $85,000/year Elevate Your Leadership Journey in Nursing at The Meadows! Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? At...

Director of Nursing

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a...

Director, Healthcare Services - IT

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a...

Inpatient Care Management Medical Director - Remote

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

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Medical Director, Central Clinical Services

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

What We Strive For At Strive Health, we're driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we...

Remote Work

RN - Director of Surgical Services

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Details Department: Surgical Services Schedule: Full-Time Hospital: Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Midtown Location: Nashville, TN Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options &...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.3%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Directors in Nashville, TN
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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