Director | Inpatient Operations
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Job Location:
Friendship, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Director of Inpatient Operations
Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics
Location: Friendship WI
Full-Time Senior Leadership
Position Summary
Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics (GMHC) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Inpatient Operations to join our senior leadership team. This leader will provide strategic direction operational oversight and visionary leadership for a broad range of inpatient and clinical services ensuring alignment with the Mission and Values of GMHC.
The Director of Inpatient Operations is accountable for the effective operation of nursing and clinical services including inpatient pharmacy medical-surgical emergency department laboratory respiratory therapy cardiac therapy and sleep services. This position is instrumental in promoting a culture of safety operational excellence fiscal stewardship and workforce engagement across the organization.
As healthcare continues to transform through emerging technologies value-based models and increasing transparency GMHC remains committed to innovation and superior patient outcomes. The Director will monitor market trends and guide their teams in delivering seamless high-quality and affordable care aligned with GMHCs strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Organizational Strategy & Implementation
Assess market trends and identify their impact on inpatient and clinical operations.
Contribute to strategic and operational planning within assigned areas.
Translate GMHC strategy into actionable goals and ensure staff alignment and engagement.
2. Fiscal Management
Lead budget development and financial management for all areas of responsibility.
Promote cost-effective care delivery without compromising quality or safety.
Make data-driven decisions to optimize resource utilization.
3. Human Resource Leadership
Recruit coach and retain high-performing teams.
Support physician recruitment in collaboration with hospital leadership.
Lead performance evaluations compensation recommendations and professional development initiatives.
4. Excellence in Service & Clinical Quality
Champion superior patient experience clinical quality and safety outcomes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
Lead process improvements evidence-based practice adoption and operational efficiencies.
5. Organizational Leadership
Serve as a key member of the senior management team.
Model GMHCs Mission Values and expectations for conflict management and professionalism.
Lead with transparency collaboration and a commitment to organizational excellence.
6. Vision Strategy & Resource Management
Develop and execute long-term vision objectives and strategies for inpatient operations.
Advocate for required resources including technology staffing and capital investments.
7. Operational Improvement & Change Leadership
Drive change initiatives that improve efficiency quality and patient satisfaction.
Resolve clinical and operational issues within regulatory and financial guidelines.
Recommend updates to policies processes and system improvements.
Scope of Leadership
This position provides leadership oversight for:
Nursing
Inpatient Pharmacy
Medical-Surgical
Emergency Department
Laboratory
Respiratory Therapy
Cardiac Therapy
Sleep Services
Position Qualifications:
Education & Learning
Required:
Masters degree in a related field.
Preferred:
(Optional additions available upon request)
Work Experience
Required:
34 years of increasingly responsible healthcare management experience.
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in healthcare management at a director level or above.
Skills & Knowledge
Reasoning & Decision-Making
Broad range of interests including personal organizational and community issues.
High level of professionalism honesty and personal integrity.
Communication
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan research and develop educational/informational materials.
Effective program implementation experience.
Leadership
Strong problem-solving analytical and negotiation skills.
Ability to set priorities aligned with organizational strategy.
Competence in meeting deadlines and regulatory standards.
General Competencies
Commitment to exceptional customer service.
Ability to influence and guide individuals and teams toward common goals.
Professional attitude regarding motivation cooperation adaptability confidentiality ethics and selfdevelopment.
Technology & Systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Adobe and similar applications.
Experience with HRIS systems such as Lawson Workday or Kronos.
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Wisconsin
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred:
Leadership certification or leadership training
(ACLS listed above already let me know if you want this moved or clarified)
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Kasey KirschbaumRecruiter Email Address:
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humility our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Leadership management
- Financial Planning
About Company
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
