Dir Cardiac Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current License to practice Registered Professional Nursing in West Virginia.

2. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

3. BLS certification.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years clinical experience in Cardiac Critical Care.

2. Five (5) years nursing experience with at least two (2) years in a management or administrative position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develops implements and promotes strategies for the delivery of care at the department level which is based on the requirements of the service while achieving positive patient outcomes.

2. Ensures the departmentis in compliance withapplicable regulations.

3. Directly manages the operations and financial management of the clinical areas.

4. Develops and manages the capital and operating budgets for cardiac clinical services and its defined interests, while monitoring budgetary compliance for the service line.

5. Coordinates resources to achieve the goals to ensure efficient and effective operations for Cardiovascular service line.

6. Collaborates with the Physician Medical Director of the Cath Lab / Cardiovascular services, as well as administrative leadership to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans and operation / financial performance.

7. Promotes the recruitment and retention of qualified staff.

8. Assumes responsibility for the patient-focused performance improvement process engaging staff participation in multidisciplinary activities conducted for the purpose of improving the quality and reducing the cost of care. Develops and monitors appropriate operational performance measures.Reviews outcomes and improves operational system to ensure continued improvement.

9. Performs ongoing goal setting and performance reviews that provide objective, constructive feedback regarding strengths and opportunities for improvement, including developmental plans for each employee.

10. Coaches and counsels to correct identified performance deficiencies, developing plans which establish goals, providesfollow-upand follows established hospital policies.

11. Enforces hospital and nursing services policies and ensures that staff is meeting the established standards of practice.

12. Monitors patient and staff satisfaction and takes appropriate action.

13. Fosters a competent staff through the provision of orientation, in services, continuing education programs and competency validation programs.

14. Supports the education of students in nursing,medicineand allied health professions.

15. Develops evidenced-based, cost-effective staffing patterns; ensures that schedules appropriately utilize staff to provide care.

16. Collaborates with medical staff, ancillary / support directors and other personnel in resolving issues and promoting optimal patient care.

17. Participates in outreach activities in the community, in order educate and/or promote good community relationships.

18. Leads and participates in committees and completes additional projects as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. See description of physical demands

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

2. Inpatient and Ambulatory Clinical setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Written and oral communication abilities.

2. Proficient in Excel.

3. Management skills in leading employees and completing performance management.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.