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Create, Lead, Inspire — Executive Director of Nursing Needed for Wellstar’s Newly Opening Columbia County Medical Center in Grovetown, GA

• The Executive Director of Nursing will provide direct leadership and oversight for multiple service lines, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care at Wellstar’s newest hospital, Columbia County Medical Center.
• The Executive Director of Nursing reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Operations and oversees a team of 212 FTEs with seven direct reports.
• This leader is responsible for hiring staff for a new hospital opening, managing onboarding and training, developing and enhancing departmental policies, and participating in committee meetings to identify, address, and resolve operational and clinical issues.
• The ideal candidate is an experienced nursing leader who is flexible and able to adapt to changing needs. Prior experience opening a new unit or hospital is highly preferred. Excellent team building, communication, and collaboration skills are essential, along with comfort managing productivity reports and capital budgets.

• MSN required.
• Active RN license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of nursing experience required, including at least 5 years in a manager or director role.

• Grovetown is a fast-growing city located in Columbia County, just west of Augusta, offering a welcoming small-town feel with convenient access to metropolitan amenities.
• Known for its strong schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and affordable cost of living, Grovetown has become one of the most desirable communities in the Greater Augusta area.
• Residents enjoy abundant outdoor recreation, including parks, walking trails, and green spaces such as the Euchee Creek Greenway, as well as easy access to golf courses and regional outdoor attractions.
• With proximity to Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), the area benefits from a strong military presence, a stable economy, and a diverse, inclusive population.
• Combining rapid growth, community pride, and a high quality of life, Grovetown offers an exceptional place to live, work, and build long-term roots in east-central Georgia.

• Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center is a brand-new, state-of-the-art acute care hospital being developed to serve the rapidly growing Columbia County and Greater Augusta region, expanding access to high-quality healthcare close to home.
• The six-story campus is designed to include approximately 100 inpatient beds, a modern Emergency Department, six operating rooms, advanced imaging capabilities, interventional services, and a heliport to support critical patient transport.
• An adjacent medical office building will expand outpatient and specialty services, supporting a seamless continuum of care while addressing long-standing healthcare access needs in the community.
• As part of Wellstar Health System, the largest not-for-profit health system in Georgia, the medical center benefits from nationally recognized, innovative care models focused on quality, safety, and expanded access to care.
• Wellstar’s integrated network includes 9 hospitals, 300+ medical office locations, 9 cancer centers, 55 rehabilitation centers, 21 imaging centers, 15 urgent care locations, 5 health parks, 3 hospice facilities, and 1 retirement village, delivering comprehensive care across the state.
• Known for its inclusive culture and commitment to caregivers, Wellstar has earned national recognition, including honors from the National Association for Female Executives and repeated inclusion on Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies list.

Ashley Bivens

Executive Search Director

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