Director Community Care Strategy

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Director Community Care Strategy

At Nebraska Medicine, our mission is serious medicine and extraordinary care—and that care extends far beyond the walls of our hospitals. We are seeking a visionary, hands-on Director of Community Care Strategy to serve as a key architect in how we deliver care, expand access, and advance community health across our patient and community populations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of People Development & Culture, this is a true builder’s role. You won't just be managing existing programs; you will be tasked with building a high-performing community care and impact team from the ground up. Navigating the complex, deeply rewarding, and incredibly exciting landscape of rural Nebraska healthcare requires a rare blend of data-driven population health strategy and genuine human connection. If you have a proven track record of translating community data into operational care models, navigating corporate and charitable relationships in the Omaha area, and coaching exceptional teams, we invite you to lead this transformational chapter of our system-wide strategy.

Details:  Director Community Care Strategy

• Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa or be willing to relocate
• This is a hybrid position, must be able to work on campus
• Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with
• Resume REQUIRED for consideration

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Reporting to the Vice President of People Development & Culture, the Director of Community Care Strategy is responsible for providing enterprise‑level leadership for Nebraska Medicine’s approach to community‑based care delivery, access expansion, and utilization management. This role sits at the intersection of community health, clinical strategy, and operational decision‑making, with a specific focus on translating community needs and vulnerability data into care models that measurably improve access, reduce avoidable emergency department utilization, and advance health equity. The Director is accountable for shaping and executing a system‑wide community care strategy that aligns with Community Health Needs Assessment priorities, market and utilization trends, and long‑term service distribution goals. This includes designing scalable care pathways, guiding pilot initiatives, and embedding community‑based strategies into enterprise planning and performance management. This role serves as a strategic integrator and advisor to senior leaders, ensuring community‑centered initiatives are clinically aligned, operationally viable, financially responsible, and grounded in trust with community partners. The Director also provides leadership and direction to community impact functions that support navigation, outreach, and community engagement, ensuring continuity of relationships while elevating the work toward measurable system outcomes.

Required Qualifications: Director Community Care Strategy

• Master’s degree required (MPH, MHA, MBA, or related field).
• 7–10 years of progressive healthcare strategy or population health experience.
• Demonstrated ability to translate community needs into operational care models.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mixed methods assessment practices

Preferred Qualifications: Director Community Care Strategy

• Experience working with community leaders with various socioeconomic backgrounds preferred. 
• Experience building relationships among community charities and corporate leaders in the Omaha area preferred. 
• Direct experience in a clinical environment preferred. 
• Experience with community health improvement strategies preferred.