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Director, De Novo Operational Launch Readiness - Nashville Hybrid ​/ Remote Surrounding Areas

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Seven Springs, Wayne County, North Carolina, 28578, USA
Listing for: Novamed
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Operations Management, Change Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Seven Springs

  • Hybrid based at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday for candidates in Nashville and surrounding areas.
  • Remote option available for candidates outside of surrounding areas.
Job Details Description
  • Hybrid based at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday for candidates in Nashville and surrounding areas.
  • Remote option available for candidates outside of surrounding areas.
Duties And Responsibilities Operational Readiness and Project Compliance
  • Lead operational, clinical, regulatory, and survey readiness from post-syndication through first case and early stabilization.
  • Ensure each project has clear milestones, assigned owners, current status reporting, risk identification, and timely escalation of barriers.
  • Oversee readiness related to:
    • Staffing
    • Policies and procedures
    • Clinical workflows
    • Equipment and supplies
    • Pharmacy operations
    • Emergency preparedness
    • Training
    • Scheduling
    • Information Technology
    • Revenue cycle
    • Payer readiness
    • Facility preparedness
Cross-Functional Leadership and Escalation
  • Serve as the primary operational integration leader for assigned de novo projects, ensuring alignment and accountability across corporate and market functions.
  • Coordinate deliverables across:
    • Development
    • Facilities
    • Legal
    • Licensing
    • Accreditation
    • Clinical Operations
    • Information Technology
    • Revenue Cycle
    • Managed Care
    • Supply Chain
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Market Operations
  • Synthesize project risks, unresolved issues, resource constraints, and decision needs into clear recommendations.
  • Escalate critical issues through appropriate leadership forums.
Board Preparation and Governance
  • Own board meeting preparation, including agenda planning, project status updates, decision items, approval requests, and follow-up actions.
  • Prepare concise board materials summarizing:
    • Milestones
    • Risks
    • Operational readiness
    • Budget and capital considerations
    • Pending decisions
    • Next steps
  • Ensure board follow-up actions are documented, assigned, tracked, and completed.
Launch Readiness and First-Case Preparation
  • Lead readiness reviews to confirm preparedness for licensure surveys, accreditation surveys, first-case readiness, and post-opening operations.
  • Coordinate with market and facility leadership to ensure the Administrator, Clinical Director, Business Office Manager, and other key leaders are onboarded and prepared for launch.
  • Support:
    • Go-live plans
    • First-case readiness plans
    • Contingency plans
    • Operational handoffs
    • Early stabilization efforts
Project Oversight and Workplan Governance
  • Provide oversight of project plans, readiness trackers, risk logs, issue logs, decision logs, board trackers, and project management tools.
  • Ensure Project Managers maintain accurate and current documentation aligned with the master de novo project template.
  • Capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into the de novo operating model.
Stakeholder Communication and Process Improvement
  • Prepare and deliver project updates for leadership meetings, board meetings, readiness calls, and stakeholder forums.
  • Build effective relationships with senior leaders, market leaders, facility leaders, physician partners, vendors, regulatory contacts, and external stakeholders.
  • Recommend improvements to:
    • De novo processes
    • Readiness models
    • Communication cadence
    • Reporting tools
    • Project governance structures
Key Deliverables
  • Board agendas and board-ready project status materials.
  • Project readiness executive updates and assessments.
  • Escalation summaries, decision trackers, and risk/issue logs.
  • Operational handoff and stabilization plans.
  • Workplan governance documentation, master template updates, and lessons learned.
Qualifications Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required.
  • Master's degree preferred.
Experience
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of healthcare operations experience required.
  • Experience in ASC leadership, de novo development, integration, accreditation, or multi-site operations strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience opening, managing, integrating, or supporting ambulatory surgery centers strongly preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools preferred.
  • Clinical background preferred but not required.
Licenses/Certifications
  • None required; relevant professional certifications are a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Extensive experience in site selection, lease negotiation, and project management for new business locations.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of healthcare regulatory compliance and industry standards.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans.
  • Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong problem-solving and…
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