Director, Family Birth Center 1.0FTE days SJ (30550)
Location: Tacoma Washington
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is presently looking of Director, Family Birth Center 1.0FTE days SJ (30550) right now, this job will be placed in Washington. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. JOB SUMMARY
This job is responsible for planning, managing and evaluating the provision of inpatient clinical services for the as! signed Franciscan Health System (FHS) hospital campus in accordance with the professional standards of the clinical disciplines, applicable regulatory requirements and business/patient care objectives of the organization.
An incumbent provides direction in assessing, developing and implementing initiatives/activities which improve financial performance/productivity, maximize effective utilization of resources, enhance the service satisfaction of all identified customer groups and generate a competitive advantage for the assigned hospital campus.
Work also includes: 1) developing/managing/evaluating the operations/capital budget for the assigned facility; 2) analyzing current/new service delivery models to develop change recommendations; 3) developing/implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance/streamline current procedures/processes;
4) ensuring that overall objectives relating to consistency of standards and customer service ar! e achieved; 5) collaborating with other management staff in th! e common goal of integration/enhancement of the continuum of services available within the regional Women’s and Infant’s Service Line; and 6) directly supervising subordinate management, professional and support staff.
Work requires knowledge of nursing practices for high-risk neonates and/or mother-baby nursing and management expertise relating to business planning, process improvement, budget administration and personnel management.
Performance improvement efforts cover a variety of processes, and an incumbent must be sufficiently knowledgeable to recognize important synergies and opportunities in clinical outcomes, cost containment, patient safety/satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties:
Operations:
Manages and evaluates the operations, programs and resources of the assigned facility to assure the safe and appropriate delivery of diagnostic and/or therapeutic patient care, achievement of clinical core ! measurement scores, and to ensure that all activities are conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner and in compliance with organizational values, professional standards, collective bargaining agreements, internal policies/standards/procedures and applicable regulatory requirements; participates in the development of, and implements new clinical systems/programs to enhance existing services and raise the standard of care for the patient population served;
ensures that work unit activities, productivity, and/or quality indicators are documented in accordance with FHS guidelines;
produces and presents reports on key performance indicators and other significant benchmarking metrics; collaborates with other departments to address and resolve problems, share information and enhance overall effectiveness/productivity.
Staff Management and Development:
Plans, manages and evaluates the work of clinical management and professional/administr! ative staff in accordance with the content, spirit and intent of applic! able internal/external regulations and standards for human resource management; identifies adequate staffing levels for appropriate coverage to meet budgetary and operational objectives; ensures that employees are qualified and properly trained to perform assigned job duties; holds regular staff meetings and keeps employees appraised of all matters relevant to successful job performance; makes employment decisions, establishes performance standards, assesses clinical competency and evaluates employee performance; educates, guides, counsels and develops staff and addresses performance management concerns and technical issues elevated by subordinates as beyond their scope of authority.
Performance/Quality Improvement:
Works with service line management team to ensure the application of consistent practices relating to internal operations, patient care, quality of human resources activities and FHS standards; assesses the strengths/weaknesses of the assigne! d clinical area/facility to identify opportunities and provide recommendations to Director for new quality/performance improvement initiatives; implements new processes and ensures that performance improvement activities are conducted in a timely and effective manner; ensures that staff receive the necessary on-site training and consultation to enhance their understanding of quality/performance improvement initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensures that all aspects of clinical operations are conducted and documented in compliance with relevant internal policies, standards and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements; assesses, on a continuous basis, services, patient outcomes, quality control, family/patient satisfaction, staffing needs and operational effectiveness to ensure optimal care delivery; ensures that internal controls are sufficient to provide for accurate, complete and compliant programs and processes; identifies need for changes in! standards, programs and services, and develops recommendations for con! sideration by the Director.
Keeps abreast of changing regulatory requirements/regulation, clinical/professional standards, changing customer demographics and competitive industry practices impacting assigned functions, as well as organizational initiatives/changes with potential to impact current strategies, programs and resources; determines nature/scope of impact on existing activities and determines effective response/solution while maintaining acceptable service levels and work quality.
Budget Administration:
Identifies resources needed to accomplish the performance objectives of the assigned facility and participates in the development of the annual operating/capital budget for the overall service line; exercises effective cost control by monitoring and adjusting expenses as needed to stay within budget; approves expenditures within defined scope of responsibility; identifies negative variances and develops action plans to document, address! and effectively resolve in a timely manner; produces complete and accurate financial, budget, activity and productivity information, including variance reports, financial projections and other statistical reports; keeps Director apprised of all issues with potential for budgetary impact.
Short- and Long-Term Planning:
Participates, as a member of the service line management team, in the development of strategies, initiatives and programs addressing matters such as: provision of new services, standardization of procedures across the organization, increasing market share, maximizing resources, cross-selling services, improving cost-effectiveness of clinical services provided, enhancing patient outcomes/satisfaction and other issues of similar complexity and consequence.
Procedures Development/Implementation:
Recommends, implements and evaluates new/revised procedures, guidelines, training materials and/or general communications in supp! ort of assigned clinical area/facility to ensure consistency with the p! hilosophy/values of the organization and compliance with applicable regulatory/accreditation requirements; reviews training materials prior to assimilation into training curricula; ensures that all clinical and related support activities are fully documented in accordance with the standards and practices of the organization; ensures that employees understand and apply internal guidelines appropriately, and monitors compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration or related field, graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and five years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, including two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Work experience in mother-baby nursing and/or nursing care of high-risk neonates is require! d.
Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
Ability to speak Spanish or an Asian language is desirable.
Licensure/Certification
Current license as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Nursing Commission.
Current certification in applicable specialty area of nursing (e.g. labor and delivery) required, or current certification attained within two years of assuming position.
Current healthcare provider BLS certification.
Current driver’s license valid in the state of
Washington
or other evidence of equivalent mobility.
Additional Responsibilities
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Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
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Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence
: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relation! ships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold! in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity
: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion
: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence
: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
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Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
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Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
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Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
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Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are E! qual Opportunity Employers.CB
Job
Management
Primary Location
WA-Tacoma-St Joseph Medical Center
Shift
1
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
80
Weekends Required
Occasional
Status
Full Time
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