Mercy · 20 hours ago
Executive Director-Acute Operations
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMercy is a healthcare organization seeking an Executive Director of Acute Operations. This role is responsible for overseeing patient and staff logistics, nursing, and emergency department operations while driving operational excellence and sustainability across the health system.
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Responsibilities
Overseeing patient and staff logistics
Nursing operations
Emergency department operations
Ancillary and support services
Post-acute care
Hospital-based physician standards
Preoperative/procedural areas across Mercy’s ministry
Ensures seamless coordination of operating standards and processes across acute care delivery
Driving operational excellence, efficiency, and sustainability across the health system
Acts as a strategic partner and operator in advancing Mercy’s mission and vision through transformational initiatives
Working closely with various leaders across the organization
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field required
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in acute care operations within a large, complex health system
Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, sustainability, and measurable margin improvement
Strong knowledge of hospital operations, physician practice standards, and post-acute care integration
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills
Ability to synthesize complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Tuition support
Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
Company
Mercy
Mercy is a U.S. health system that provides heart, children’s, and orthopedic care services.
Founded in 1986Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.2MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteFCC
2025-04-08Grant
2022-01-14Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Mike Mudd
Chief Operating Officer
David Argueta
President
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