Executive Vice President, Nursing Services

Executive Vice President, Nursing Services

Cleveland, OH, USA

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At The Centers, we believe that every person - regardless of their circumstances - deserves access to high-quality, compassionate, and culturally competent care. We are a mission-driven organization serving underserved populations and a recognized center of excellence for individuals living with severe mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorder (SUD). Our integrated healthcare model spans a multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), a Crisis Receiving Center, and a youth residential campus - delivering care where it matters most.

We are seeking a bold, visionary nursing executive to join our leadership team and shape the future of nursing across our entire continuum of care.

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Nursing Services is one of the most consequential senior leadership roles at The Centers. This executive is responsible for the strategic, operational, and clinical oversight of all nursing functions - encompassing Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Medical Assistants (MAs) - across our outpatient services and HOPE campus.

As the EVP, you will set the standard for clinical nursing practice enterprise-wide, directly supervise the VP of Nursing Services and the Director of Nursing for Crisis Services, and ensure consistent, high-quality nursing care across a complex and growing system. You will be a visible champion for nursing at the executive and Board levels, and a trusted partner to clinical chiefs, physician leaders, and community stakeholders.

This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformational leadership opportunity for a nursing executive who is passionate about integrated care, workforce excellence, and community health equity.

Education

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio (required)

Experience

• Minimum of 9 years of progressive nursing leadership experience (required)
• Experience leading nursing teams across diverse patient populations (preferred)
• Background in FQHC, CBHC, behavioral health, crisis services, or integrated care is a strong advantage

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership of nursing teams and clinical processes across varied settings
• Ability to align nursing goals with organizational mission, vision, and values
• Strong operational management capabilities across multi-site, multi-service-line environments, including outpatient primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, crisis receiving and stabilization, residential addiction treatment, mobile and community-based services, and emerging service lines
• Proficiency in budget management, resource planning, and performance metrics for nursing services
• Ability to navigate change, adapt strategies to meet community health needs, and lead through complexity with confidence and calm
• Data-driven decision-making skills, using quality and safety performance data to improve outcomes
• Strong communication and advocacy skills, including experience presenting to Boards, CEOs, and community stakeholders

Strategic Leadership

You will develop and execute a comprehensive nursing strategy aligned with organizational goals and community health needs. You will drive innovation in care delivery models across clinic, crisis, residential, and community-based settings - ensuring The Centers remains a model for integrated healthcare in the region.

Supervisory & Personnel Leadership

You will provide direct supervision, development, and…