Summary

Manages strategic oversight and operational performance within acute care and oncology services, including, but not limited to: medical surgical, telemetry unit, nursing resources and oncology services. Provides leadership, guidance, and direction in achieving outcomes consistent with organizational mission, goals, and objectives. Assumes leadership responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinically effective and efficient systems of care and service within the continuum of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Provides leadership, guidance, and direction in achieving outcomes and operational performance consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. Work collaboratively with physician partners assumes responsibility for the assessment, planning implementation and assessment of clinically efficient and effective system of care and service within the continuum of care. This position will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operation of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, serve on and numerous hospital initiatives and remain a constant for financial stewardship. This position will also serve in a vital accreditation role including but not limited to chest pain center re-certification, stroke center re-certification and bariatric re-certification Responsible for aligning marketing and public affairs objectives with the hospital marketing department, and execution of the agreed upon objectives. Responsible for the recruitment, development and retention of qualified managers for all assigned units/departments. Responsible and accountable for the attainment of departmental goals and objectives, level of performance to ensure quality patient care, administration of personnel, and the fiscal responsibilities, which include operating and capital budgets. Works collaboratively with physicians to adopt and incorporate quality initiatives, understand economic considerations and increase physician/hospital alignment. Develop a positive working relationship with the members of Administration, Medical Staff and Board of Directors. Enhance assigned Manager's effectiveness through personal and professional development. Develop policies, procedures, protocols, standards of care, performance improvement initiatives, staff training and recognition, and problem solving and resolutions. Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care Ensures that all services comply with all regulatory requirements and guidelines. Operates assigned units/departments within established levels of financial performance.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to:  Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer

Supervises: Nurse Managers/Leaders for Adult Medical and Surgical, Telemetry, Nursing Resources and Oncology Services

Responsibilities: Development, presentation and management of assigned areas budget and capital

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree In relevant field required

Preferred Education: Master's Degrees in relevant field preferred or obtain within 2 years

Experience: 4 to 8 years of leadership experience in a complex healthcare system required