Executive nursing director, neuroscience care line - university of utah health (salt lake city, ut)

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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

The Position: The Executive Nursing Director, Neuroscience Care Line, is the senior nursing executive responsible for integrating and advancing neuroscience care across University of Utah Health and partner organizations. The Neuroscience Care Line is responsible for the full spectrum of neurosciences including: Neurology (general neurology, vascular neurology/stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular (except spine), movement disorders, neuro-oncology, headache and pain, neuroimmunology). Neurosurgery (cranial, functional/stereotactic, neuro-oncologic, skull base, pediatric neurosurgery). Neurointerventional/endovascular neurosurgery (acute stroke intervention, aneurysm coiling, AVM/AVF embolization, carotid stenting). Neuroscience support services (comprehensive stroke center, neuro ICU, epilepsy monitoring unit, neurodiagnostics (EEG/EMG), neuro-rehabilitation, stereotactic radiosurgery).

The role aligns Care Line strategy with nursing practice and operations, elevates nursing and patient perspectives in decision-making, and promotes Magnet-driven excellence in quality, safety, patient experience, workforce development, and professional nursing practice. As a partner on the three-person Care Line Executive Leadership Team (ELT), alongside the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Medical Officer for Neuroscience, this leader coordinates neuroscience services across the continuum of care and provides leadership for strategic growth, operational integration, innovation, quality and safety initiatives, academic integration, workforce development, and financial stewardship while fostering a culture of high reliability and collaboration.

The Executive Nursing Director serves as the nursing executive liaison between Care Line leadership and nursing operations, ensuring alignment between organizational priorities, frontline practice, and patient care delivery. The role reports to the Care Line Clinical Board, with functional reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, and co-leads the Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to achieve Care Line goals and outcomes.

To Apply: The qualifications outlined in this profile are intended to reflect the breadth and complexity of the role and the experience that may prepare the candidate for success. U of U Health recognizes that candidates may bring different combinations of clinical, leadership, strategic, and organizational experience. Candidates are encouraged to highlight the experiences and strengths they would bring to the role. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 7, 2026, will receive first consideration. Candidates should submit a CV/resume and a brief one-page statement of interest. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.

For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations: Karen Pedersen, Ph.D. Senior Consultant Summit Search Solutions, Inc. Direct: 719-747-2545 kpedersen@summitsearchsolutions.com

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and receive monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.