Director Surgical Services
Director Surgical Services
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Overview
UnityPointSt Lukes Hospital
FullTime Days
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The Director is responsible for the effective operation leadership and direction of all components of Surgical Services. As a member of the UPHSTL operations team the Director will lead the assigned service line and the teams commitment to quality service growth safety and fiscal accountability. With the guidance of the senior administrative team and the strategic plan the Director assumes responsibility for the creation development and implementation of new programs; identifying opportunities of growth; guides the development of a patient centered service and helps set the standards in quality talent management service and fiscal accountability. He/she will be a liaison for the service line amongst all health care providers partners and students affiliated with the system. Director promotes an environment which encourages staff to develop new skills to advance the service line as well as themselves and provides an environment that promotes trust and decisionmaking at the staff level.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning/Business Development
- Develops and implements a strategic business plan for Surgical Services with appropriate linkage to the hospitals annual operating plan and three year strategic plan.
- Develops strong linkages with other programs departments and affiliations to ensure the services provided by Perioperative Services are consistent with the vision and mission of the UnityPoint Health STL system.
- Develops and implements information systems and technology plan to leverage technology to achieve process improvements and achievement of benchmark outcomes.
Operations Management
- Develops operating systems that result in the delivery of quality patient care services in all departments within Surgical Services.
- Collaborates with the management team direct care staff physicians and all supporting departments to design cost effective streamlined quality patient care services.
- Develops measures maintains and creates action plans for operational metrics relevant to the department.
- Develops policies procedures and standards of care that address the needs of the populations served and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assures implementation of evidence based best practice and achievement of outstanding clinical patient safety and patient satisfaction outcomes.
- Ensures sterilization and disinfection procedures and processes meet regulatory and best practice guidelines throughout the system.
- Identifies high risk activities and manages improvement activities.
Physician Engagement/Stakeholder Relationships
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with physician partners throughout perioperative services.
- Develops an effective partnership/dyad with the Medical Director of Surgical Services ensuring a unified approach to key issues.
- Collaborates with multiple physician groups to meet practice needs by participating and leading committees and work groups which develop policies and appropriate patient care practice.
Financial Management
- Develops and administers capital salary and operating budgets for all cost centers in the Surgical Services Division. Maintains a consistent focus on efficiency; creatively seeks new opportunities for expense reduction.
- Collaborates with Financial Analysts to ensure optimal fiscal management.
- Approves expenditures within limit of authority.
Quality Improvement
- Develops and implements a Quality Improvement Plan for all departments within Surgical Services with the objective of demonstrably improving the value of services provided. This includes establishing and monitoring indicators for clinical quality service quality financial operational and market performance.
Human Resources Management
- Successfully recruit and retain staff within Surgical Services.
- Provide leadership through coaching counseling and ongoing feedback to ensure the growth and development of managers supervisors and other program leaders.
- Maintain and enhance positive employee relations through appropriate training and development.
- Ensure good employee relations and appropriate contract management.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in related field preferred. Bachelors degree in Nursing MBA or MHA
- 57 years of leadership experience
- State of Iowa Nursing License
- Valid Drivers license when driving any vehicle work related reasons
- Excellent working knowledge of Perioperative issues and standards
- Working knowledge of AORN AAMIST79 CMS and DNV standards relevant to Perioperative Division
- Strong leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Physician partnering skills
- Finance and business planning skills
- Quality Improvement skills
- Principles of Management
- Knowledge of Systems and Processes
- Evaluation and Change
- Demonstrable skills in program planning team building and conflict resolution
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
