Director of Patient Care Services - Northport, AL

DCH Health System - Northport, AL

Job Title: Director of Patient Care Services - Northport, AL

Position: Director

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City: Northport

State: AL

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Job Responsibilities

Provide leadership to assigned departments to achieve organizational expectations/goals.
Develop, administer, and evaluate strategies and goals for Patient Care Services.
Assure meeting/exceeding of departmental goals and 5 Keys of Excellence.
Set direction in areas of responsibility with defined measures.
Provide strategic leadership for department(s) including long range planning.
Ensure clinical excellence evidenced by quality outcomes.
Establish priorities for patient experience and quality service.
Collaborate with internal and external customer groups to develop and implement services.
Utilize benchmark data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Prepare, administer, manage, and oversee operating and capital budgets.
Collaborate with team members to maximize revenue and decrease expenses.
Approve payroll and manage accurate payment of employees.
Interview, select, hire, and retain employees.
Ensure orientation and training for employees.
Manage performance, promotions, and transfers of employees.
Execute recognition activities for high performers.
Lead professional growth and accountability in staff.
Develop support for LEAN methodology for performance improvement.
Hardwire accountability and expectations.
Implement communication mechanisms for effective engagement with staff and patients.
Assist with establishing patient care mechanisms for evaluation of care rendered.
Identify and implement best practices in patient care.
Collaborate with physicians to establish nurse/physician relationships.
Manage departmental budget to maintain performance and satisfaction standards.
Perform compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Leadership in healthcare services
Strategic planning and development
Budget management
Regulatory compliance
Interpersonal communication skills
Analytical problem solving and decision making

Preferred Skills

Experience in a hospital setting
Knowledge of transitions of care and population health
Financial knowledge relevant to healthcare
Team building and relationship building skills
Skills in diversity and cultural competence

Requirements

Experience: 5-7 years progressive experience in a leadership role in a hospital setting.

Education: Registered Nurse with current Alabama License; BSN and Master's degree in Nursing or Health Related Field required for hires after September 30, 2016.

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