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Assistant Director - Operating Room

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:41 GMT

Nurse Manager - Medical/Surgical

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:41 GMT

The Nurse Manager assumes 24-hour responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit. You will carry out the Health Systems mission, vision and values while overseeing the strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management on the unit. While addressing the individual needs of the patient you will promote the Hospital's service standard and create a patient focused caring environment. Responsibilities Include 1. Standards Compliance Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), etc. Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards. Utilizes results from "tracer" methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis. 2. Operational Performance Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors. Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs. Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates. 3. Practice/Patient Care Collaborates with the Nurse Executive to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance. Identifies research protocols effecting the patient population served and keeps nursing staff informed. Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care. Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching, and maintenance; patient and family expectations of care; develops mechanism to assess same. Develops unit goals and objectives to support the institutional values and goals, with input from staff. Recognizes the need for patient care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and role models sensitivity to staff. 4. Management Participates in the overall planning process for the service. Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit. Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and input from staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda. Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and input from the staff, to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda. Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility. Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion. Conducts monthly meetings with the staff to address equipment, scheduling, goals and objectives, performance metrics and improvement activities, and any staff concerns. 5. Human Resource Development/Management Hires, educates and evaluates staff. Works with Human Resources to counsel, discipline and terminate staff as needed. Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (e.g. information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc). Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training. Is able to identify at least one potential successor to the Nurse Manager role. Creates and maintains a supportive working environment for all staff, and students. Demonstrates self-development and keeps current on a variety of clinical management and health care topics. Completes the CLI Core Management Series and appropriate management conferences. Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns and functions proactively to retain staff. Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues. Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership Promotes a level of professionalism on the unit. Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based professional certification goals. 6. Interactive Relationships Promotes empowerment of the staff by utilizing collaborative approaches and encouraging new ideas. Participates as a member of healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs. Promotes collegial relationships based on mutual respect and support.

Assistant Director of Nursing- Performance Improvement

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:41 GMT

Assistant Nurse Manager Medical/Surgical Oncology

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:41 GMT

North Shore-LIJ Health System is one of the largest and most advanced providers of care in the nation. We're the number one employer on Long Island and among New York City's largest employers. We recognize the contributions of our more than 10,000 nurses. Our nurses play an integral role in patient outcomes, and feel a strong sense of accountability and responsibility to preserve the integrity of patient care. Here you'll apply your skills and knowledge to complex cases, uses your critical thinking abilities, and makes decisions more independently. You will have a central role in shaping patient care outcomes through evidence based practice standards. The latest approaches to quality patient care are also taking shape in our Patient Safety Institute, the first simulation lab of its kind on Long Island. 1. Standards Compliance Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc. Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards. Utilizes results from "tracer" methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis. 2. Operational Performance Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors. Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs. Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates. 3. Clinical Practice/Patient Care ?? Collaborates with the Nurse Executive to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance. Identifies research protocols effecting the patient population served and keeps nursing staff informed. Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care. Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching, and maintenance; patient and family expectations of care; develops mechanism to assess same. Develops unit goals and objectives to support the institutional values and goals, with input from staff. Recognizes the need for patient care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and role models sensitivity to staff. 4. Management Participates in the overall planning process for the service. Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit. Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda. Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda. Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility. Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion. Conducts monthly meetings with the staff to address equipment, scheduling, goals and objectives, performance metrics and improvement activities, and any staff concerns. 5. Human Resource Development/Management Hires, educates and evaluates staff. Works with Human Resources to counsel, discipline and terminate staff as needed. Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (e.g. information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc). Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training. Is able to identify at least one potential successor to the Nurse Manager role Creates and maintains a supportive working environment for all staff, and students. Demonstrates self-development and keeps current on a variety of clinical management and health care topics. Completes the CLI Core Management Series and appropriate management conferences. Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns and functions proactively to retain staff Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues. Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership Promotes a level of professionalism on the unit. Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based professional certification goals. 6. Interactive Relationships Promotes empowerment of the staff by utilizing collaborative approaches and encouraging new ideas. Participates as member of healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs. Promotes collegial relationships based on mutual respect and support. 7. Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions

Assistant Nurse Manager- Medical Surgical

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:41 GMT

The Assistant Nurse Manager promotes service excellence and creates a patient focused caring environment by providing the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit. In this role, you will carry out the hospital and Nursing Service's mission, vision, and values. You will also be responsible for the strategic planning, clinical management, financial and quality management on the unit. You will accomplish this by fostering an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members. Responsibilities include: 1. Standards Compliance Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care, including JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc. Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards Utilizes results from "tracer" methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis 2. Operational Performance Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates 3. Clinical Practice/Patient Care Collaborates with the Nurse Executive to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance Identifies research protocols effecting the patient population, and keeps nursing staff informed Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to teaching proper health, and the patient and family expectations of care Develops unit goals and objectives to support the institutional values and goals, with input from staff Recognizes the need for patient care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner, and role models sensitivity to staff 4. Management Participates in the overall planning process for the service Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and staff input to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda. Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion Conducts monthly meetings with the staff to address equipment, scheduling, goals and objectives, performance metrics and improvement activities, and any staff concerns 5. Human Resource Development/Management Hires, educates and evaluates staff Works with Human Resources to counsel, discipline and terminate staff as needed Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (e.g. information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc) Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel, and arranges for appropriate education and training Has the ability to identify at least one potential successor to the Nurse Manager role Creates and maintains a supportive working environment for all staff and students Demonstrates self-development and keeps current on a variety of clinical management and health care topics Completes the Center for Learning and Innovation's Core Management Series, and appropriate management conferences Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns and functions proactively to retain staff Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership Promotes a level of professionalism on the unit Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based professional certification goals 6. Interactive Relationships Promotes empowerment of the staff by utilizing collaborative approaches and encouraging new ideas Participates as a member of the healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs Promotes collegial relationships based on mutual respect and support

Manager of Employee Health Services- Occupational Health NP

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:41 GMT

Forest Hills Hospital Forest Hills Hospital is a 322 bed community hospital located in an ethnically diverse residential neighborhood in central Queens. The hospital's medical staff and employees ensure sensitivity and respect for the cultural needs of patients and their families. The emergency department is a 911- receiving site, a certified heart station, and a New York State Department of Health- designated stroke center. The hospital has developed a bloodless medicine and surgery program, continues to build upon its excellent minimally invasive surgery program, and is making new strides in vascular surgery.

Nurse Manager - Medical/Surgical

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:41 GMT

Nurse Manager - Medical/Surgical, Renal Transplant

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:41 GMT

Nurse Manager- Operating Room

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:40 GMT

Asst Dir Nrsg

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:40 GMT

North Shore-LIJ Health System is one of the largest and most advanced providers of care in the nation. We're the number one employer on Long Island and among New York City's largest employers. We recognize the contributions of our more than 10,000 nurses. Our nurses play an integral role in patient outcomes, and feel a strong sense of accountability and responsibility to preserve the integrity of patient care. Here you'll apply your skills and knowledge to complex cases, uses your critical thinking abilities, and makes decisions more independently. You will have a central role in shaping patient care outcomes through evidence based practice standards. The latest approaches to quality patient care are also taking shape in our Patient Safety Institute, the first simulation lab of its kind on Long Island. 1. Standards Compliance Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc. Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards. Utilizes results from "tracer" methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis. 2. Operational Performance ?? Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors. ?? Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs. ?? Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates. 3. Clinical Practice/Patient Care ?? Collaborates with the Nurse Executive to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance. ?? Identifies research protocols effecting the patient population served and keeps nursing staff informed. ?? Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care. ?? Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching, and maintenance; patient and family expectations of care; develops mechanism to assess same. ?? Develops unit goals and objectives to support the institutional values and goals, with input from staff. ?? Recognizes the need for patient care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and role models sensitivity to staff. 4. Management Participates in the overall planning process for the service. Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit. Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda. Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda. Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility. Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion. Conducts monthly meetings with the staff to address equipment, scheduling, goals and objectives, performance metrics and improvement activities, and any staff concerns. 5. Human Resource Development/Management ?? Hires, educates and evaluates staff. ?? Works with Human Resources to counsel, discipline and terminate staff as needed. ?? Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (e.g. information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc). ?? Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training. Is able to identify at least one potential successor to the Nurse Manager role ?? Creates and maintains a supportive working environment for all staff, and students. ?? Demonstrates self-development and keeps current on a variety of clinical management and health care topics. ?? Completes the CLI Core Management Series and appropriate management conferences. ?? Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns and functions proactively to retain staff ?? Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies. ?? Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues. ?? Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership ?? Promotes a level of professionalism on the unit. Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based professional certification goals. 6. Interactive Relationships ?? Promotes empowerment of the staff by utilizing collaborative approaches and encouraging new ideas. ?? Participates as a member of the healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs. ?? Promotes collegial relationships based on mutual respect and support.

Sr Project Mgr - PMO

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:39 GMT

The Senior Project Manager plans, manages and coordinates project activities to ensure goals and objectives of large, generally wide enterprising projects are accomplished within the specified time-frame and funding parameters. In this role, you will ensure the success of projects from the original concept to the final implementation. Responsibilities include: Defines, develops and determines time-frame, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements and allotment of resources to various phases of projects. Responsible for working with IS, vendor and customers to develop Project Proposal outlining deliverables, requirements, risks, assumptions, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities and budget. Establishes work plan and staffing for each project phase and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project staff. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority. Manages activities of project staff to ensure project progress is on schedule and within budget. Reviews status reports and modifies schedules and/or plans as required. Analyses data, prepares and presents project reports for management, clients or others. Provides project staff with technical advice and problem resolution. Manages project activities with organizations or agencies outside the Health System. Monitors vendor performance on deliverables and takes corrective action as necessary. Tracks actual performance against planned project performance, analyze variances and problem solve to ensure all customer needs are met while maintaining control of the project.

Nurse Manager- Subacute Care

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:39 GMT

Our Nurse Manager's assume 24-hour responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit. Carry out the System, Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management on the unit. Promotes the health system's service standards and create a patient focused caring environment while addressing and meeting the individual needs of the patient. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members. 1. Standards Compliance Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc. Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards. Utilizes results from "tracer" methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis. 2. Operational Performance Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors. Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs. Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates. 3. Clinical Practice/Patient Care Collaborates with the Nurse Executive to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance. Identifies research protocols effecting the patient population served and keeps nursing staff informed. Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care. Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching, and maintenance; patient and family expectations of care; develops mechanism to assess same. Develops unit goals and objectives to support the institutional values and goals, with input from staff. Recognizes the need for patient care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and role models sensitivity to staff. 4. Management Participates in the overall planning process for the service. Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit. Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda. Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda. Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility. Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion. Conducts monthly meetings with the staff to address equipment, scheduling, goals and objectives, performance metrics and improvement activities, and any staff concerns. 5. Human Resource Development/Management Hires, educates and evaluates staff. Works with Human Resources to counsel, discipline and terminate staff as needed. Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (e.g. information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc). Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training. Is able to identify at least one potential successor to the Nurse Manager role Creates and maintains a supportive working environment for all staff, and students. Demonstrates self-development and keeps current on a variety of clinical management and health care topics. Completes the CLI Core Management Series and appropriate management conferences. Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns and functions proactively to retain staff Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues. Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership Promotes a level of professionalism on the unit. Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based professional certification goals. 6. Interactive Relationships Promotes empowerment of the staff by utilizing collaborative approaches and encouraging new ideas. Participates as a member of the healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs. Promotes collegial relationships based on mutual respect and support. 7. Performs related duties, as required.

Assistant Nurse Manager- Labor & Delivery

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:39 GMT

Our Assistant Nurse Manager's assume responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit. They carry out the System, Facility and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management on the unit. Promote the health system service standards and creates a patient focused caring environment while addressing and meeting the individual needs of the patient. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members. Responsibilities include: 1. Standards Compliance Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc. Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards. Utilizes results from "tracer" methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis. 2. Operational Performance Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors. Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs. Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates. 3. Clinical Practice/Patient Care Collaborates with the Nurse Executive to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance. Identifies research protocols effecting the patient population served and keeps nursing staff informed. Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care. Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching, and maintenance; patient and family expectations of care; develops mechanism to assess same. Develops unit goals and objectives to support the institutional values and goals, with input from staff. Recognizes the need for patient care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and role models sensitivity to staff. 4. Management Participates in the overall planning process for the service. Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit. Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda. Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda. Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility. Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion. Conducts monthly meetings with the staff to address equipment, scheduling, goals and objectives, performance metrics and improvement activities, and any staff concerns. 5. Human Resource Development/Management Hires, educates and evaluates staff. Works with Human Resources to counsel, discipline and terminate staff as needed. Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (e.g. information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc). Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training. Is able to identify at least one potential successor to the Nurse Manager role. Creates and maintains a supportive working environment for all staff, and students. Demonstrates self-development and keeps current on a variety of clinical management and health care topics. Completes the CLI Core Management Series and appropriate management conferences. Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns and functions proactively to retain staff. Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues. Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership Promotes a level of professionalism on the unit. Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based professional certification goals. 6. Interactive Relationships Promotes empowerment of the staff by utilizing collaborative approaches and encouraging new ideas. Participates as a member of the healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs. Promotes collegial relationships based on mutual respect and support. 7. Performs related duties, as required.

Assistant Nurse Manager-Emergency Department

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:38 GMT

Assumes responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit. Carries out the System, Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management on the unit. Promotes the health system service standards and creates a patient focused caring environment while addressing and meeting the individual needs of the patient. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members. 1. Standards Compliance Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes JCAHO, CMS, IHI, CAP, etc. Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards. Utilizes results from "tracer" methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis. 2. Operational Performance Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors. Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs. Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, agency and overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates. 3. Clinical Practice/Patient Care ?? Collaborates with the Nurse Executive to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance. Identifies research protocols effecting the patient population served and keeps nursing staff informed. Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care. Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching, and maintenance; patient and family expectations of care; develops mechanism to assess same. Develops unit goals and objectives to support the institutional values and goals, with input from staff. Recognizes the need for patient care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and role models sensitivity to staff. 4. Management Participates in the overall planning process for the service. Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit. Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda. Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda. Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility. Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion. Conducts monthly meetings with the staff to address equipment, scheduling, goals and objectives, performance metrics and improvement activities, and any staff concerns. 5. Human Resource Development/Management Hires, educates and evaluates staff. Works with Human Resources to counsel, discipline and terminate staff as needed. Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (e.g. information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc). Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training. Is able to identify at least one potential successor to the Nurse Manager role Creates and maintains a supportive working environment for all staff, and students. Demonstrates self-development and keeps current on a variety of clinical management and health care topics. Completes the CLI Core Management Series and appropriate management conferences. Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns and functions proactively to retain staff Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues. Employs learning organization principles and techniques in all aspects of unit leadership Promotes a level of professionalism on the unit. Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based professional certification goals. 6. Interactive Relationships Promotes empowerment of the staff by utilizing collaborative approaches and encouraging new ideas. Participates as member of healthcare team and various interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs. Promotes collegial relationships based on mutual respect and support. 7. Performs related duties, as required.

Spclst Clinical EMR

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:38 GMT

Provides clinical information systems support to various project teams to facilitate the implementation of the PAANS Electronic Medical Records (EMR) initiative. Assesses workflow related processes/requirements and facilitates system enhancements/modifications to meet clinical requirements. Recommends and implements approved system improvements. 1. Serves as a clinical liaison in the creation and implementation of the PAANS EMR initiative. 2. Documents current clinical processes to establish a baseline for developmental improvements of future workflows. 3. Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential new uses for the information systems. 4. Recommends and assists with implementation of best practice clinical workflows and process changes, as needed. 5. Represents the system users/customers in all project initiatives. Performs post-implementation monitoring of adoption and use. 6. Works with Physician in the creation of policies and procedures related to the PAANS EMR initiative.

PMO-CIS Ambulatory EMR Senior Project Manager

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:38 GMT

The Senior Project Manager plans, manages and coordinates project activities to ensure goals and objectives of large, generally wide enterprising projects are accomplished within the specified time-frame and funding parameters. In this role, you will ensure the success of projects from the original concept to the final implementation. Responsible for the planning and installation of all Allscripts EMR (Electronic Medical Records) into North Shore-LIJ Physician offices. Responsibilities include: Defines, develops and determines time-frame, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements and allotment of resources to various phases of projects. Responsible for working with IS, vendor and customers to develop Project Proposal outlining deliverables, requirements, risks, assumptions, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities and budget. Establishes work plan and staffing for each project phase and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project staff. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority. Manages activities of project staff to ensure project progress is on schedule and within budget. Reviews status reports and modifies schedules and/or plans as required. Analyses data, prepares and presents project reports for management, clients or others. Provides project staff with technical advice and problem resolution. Manages project activities with organizations or agencies outside the Health System. Monitors vendor performance on deliverables and takes corrective action as necessary. Tracks actual performance against planned project performance, analyze variances and problem solve to ensure all customer needs are met while maintaining control of the project.

Sr Project Mgr - PMO

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:38 GMT

The Senior Project Manager plans, manages and coordinates project activities to ensure goals and objectives of large, generally wide enterprising projects are accomplished within the specified time-frame and funding parameters. In this role, you will ensure the success of projects from the original concept to the final implementation. Responsibilities include: Defines, develops and determines time-frame, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements and allotment of resources to various phases of projects. Responsible for working with IS, vendor and customers to develop Project Proposal outlining deliverables, requirements, risks, assumptions, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities and budget. Establishes work plan and staffing for each project phase and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project staff. Confers with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority. Manages activities of project staff to ensure project progress is on schedule and within budget. Reviews status reports and modifies schedules and/or plans as required. Analyzes data, prepares and presents project reports for management, clients or others. Provides project staff with technical advice and problem resolution. Manages project activities with organizations or agencies outside the Health System. Monitors vendor performance on deliverables and takes corrective action as necessary. Tracks actual performance against planned project performance, analyze variances and problem solve to ensure all customer needs are met while maintaining control of the project.

Director, Quality Management

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:53 GMT

Director, Quality Management

Location
Texas Health Stephenville

Job ID: 25777
Department:
QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:
No

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
Texas Health Stephenville has opened a search to fill the Director of Quality Management position.

Texas Health Stephenville is a full-service, 98-bed hospital that provides health care for residents of Erath County and surrounding areas. More than 40 physicians on the medical staff are dedicated to providing quality, compassionate health care. Qualified candidates are required to have the following BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

? Bachelor's degree
* Current RN license to practice in the state of Texas.
? Master's degree preferred
? 5 years of clinical nursing (RN) experience
? 1 year of management experience preferred.
? Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills ? ability to present to large groups
? Ability to build a collaborative working environment
? Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements
? Ability to generate written reports and handle data bases

Duties
As a member of the Senior Management Team, this position is responsible for the oversight of THS?s Performance Improvement, Quality Management, Patient Safety/Risk Management, Infection Control, and Medical Staff functions.
? This position is responsible for the oversight of the THS Performance Improvement Program and supports the use of evidence based medicine to improve patient outcomes and to optimize the use of resources.
? The incumbent will develop, implement and coordinate a patient safety plan that promotes a patient safe culture and develops and implements a ?lessons learned? format and culture for the THS family.
? This position works directly with the Chairman of the various medical staff committees, Medical Directors, and Performance Improvement Committee to facilitate Medical Staff Peer Review Activities.
? Continuously works with the Chief Quality Officer to improve physician and staff performance within Core Measure Sets.
? Communicates with the President to keep leadership current and informed on all issues.
? Provides updates to the Board of Trustees, Medical Executive Committee, and Performance Improvement Committee on status of plan and recommendations for changes.
? Maintain Joint Commission readiness at all times; show evidence of compliance with all standards; keep THS managers and staff fully informed of requirements and assist in developing plans to achieve such.
? Oversees Medical Staff affairs, functions, and credentialing.

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Administrative Director Operations

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:50 GMT

Administrative Director Operations

Location
Texas Health Southwest

Job ID: 26639
Department:
ADMINISTRATION

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth seeks to hire an Administrative Director of Operations. The Administrative Director of Operations will be responsible for overseeing functions of the hospital's ancillary and general service departments. This position reports to the President of the hospital.

REQUIRED:
-Bachelors degree in Healthcare field; Masters degree preferred

-Five years of increasingly responsible leadership in a healthcare related field

-Financial analysis, short and long-range planning, hospital operations, delegation, supervision and communication.

-Knowledge of JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA, and regulatory standards for affected area of responsibility.

-Knowledge of survey and continuous improvement techniques.

-Knowledge of Change Management Theory and techniques for facilitating change.

PREFERRED: Masters degree preferred

Duties
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
? Strategic planning and business development/growth ? Develop and implement operating plans to ensure that the hospital?s strategic, financial and marketing objectives/priorities are achieved. Support initiatives to promote inter/intra-departmental cooperation, deliberate volume growth, referral development and business development.
? Physician recruitment/engagement ? In conjunction with THR Corporate Compliance, Legal and Real Estate Services, and in accordance with the hospital?s strategic/operating plans, develop/create opportunities to attract/recruit physicians in key service lines.
? Assist in design and coordinate construction and renovation efforts for existing and proposed services.
? Assist in redesign and implementation of delivery models consistent with best practice objectives directed toward improving efficiency, reducing cost and improving customer satisfaction.

OPERATIONS
? Administratively responsible for ancillary and general service departments (e.g., Breast Center, Radiology, Laboratory, Plant Operations, Security). Said departments will be in accordance with the current organizational chart.
? Provide resources and guidance to support the utilization of evidence based practice standards.
? Identify and utilize processes and resources that support optimal delivery of data and information to staff.

HUMAN RESOURCES
? Accountable and responsible for staffing needs.
? Responsible for personnel functions including staffing, performance reviews and corrective action.
? Promote professional growth and development of all employees.
? Recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments.
? Supports shared decision-making to develop inter/intradepartmental teamwork and team goal accomplishments.
? Establish collegial relationships with physicians, init personnel, other departments and administration.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
? Incorporate customer needs and expectations into daily operations and business planning strategies.
? Promote team building strategies and principles of group process in interaction with staff.

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Risk Manager

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:49 GMT

Risk Manager

Location
Texas Health Southwest

Job ID: 26961
Department:
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
-Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing: Associate Degree in healthcare related field (ADN)
-Licensed as a professional Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Texas.
-5 years health care experience, legal and risk management experience.
-Typing, Keyboarding, and PC skills.
-Ability to use hospital mainframe, Risk Management databases) and other data programs.
-Team building experience, excellent written and verbal communication, Microsoft Office, conflict resolution, presentation skills and knowledge of TJC NPSGs.

PREFERRED: Prefer BSN in nursing or healthcare related field.
Prefer CPHRM or CPHQ.

Duties
Full time: Monday-Friday, 8A-5P

Located in the heart of southwest Tarrant County, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, a founding member of Texas Health Resources, has provided advanced health care services close to home for area residents for more than 20 years. The full-service hospital features skilled physicians on the medical staff performing some of today?s most complex procedures, caring staff members and technology on the leading edge of medicine -- all in an environment designed with your comfort and convenience in mind.

In response to explosive growth in southwest Tarrant County, the hospital opened the Mary V. and Herbert L. Pease Tower in 2006 to provide easy access to specialty care. The five-story bed tower doubled the size of the hospital and features a new women?s services unit, two medical/surgical floors and physician office space. The construction included expansion of the hospital?s intensive care unit, pharmacy and nutritional services.

Specialty services offered at Texas Health Southwest include cardiovascular, surgical, orthopedic, rehabilitation, women?s and urology. Texas Health Southwest has been nationally recognized for excellence in caring for patients with heart failure, and the hospital continually ranks among the area?s preferred facilities to deliver babies, according to Fort Worth Child magazine (December 2006 issue).

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Coding Manager-Health Information Dept

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:48 GMT

Coding Manager-Health Information Dept

Location
Texas Health HEB

Job ID: 23459
Department:
Health Information Admin

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
Full Time 40 hours per week
Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

Minimum Education Requirements:
Associates Degree required
Bachelors Degree preferred

Minimum Licensure/Certification Requirements:
RHIT or RHIA preferred

Minimum Experience Requirements:
Previous Supervisory experience in Health Information Services Management

Minimum Skill Requirements:
Excellent PC both hardware and software, strong verbal and written communication, problem solving, critical thinking, knowledge of 3M Coding applications and other software app.

Duties
1. Manage coding staff
2. Coordinates, Communicates, and Develops/Maintains Relationships with other Departments, Physicians and Vendors.
3. Management of Cost Center/Department Budget
4. Ensure Data Quality, Integrity and Privacy of Medical Records
5. Perform other duties as assigned

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:
? 401(k) Retirement Plan
? Health Care Benefits
? Wellness Program
? Paid Time Off
? Tuition Reimbursement
? Life Insurance
? AD&D Insurance
? Disability Coverage
? Long Term Care Insurance
? Other benefits: Flex Dollars, Adoption Assistance, Credit Union, On-site Child Care and Fitness Centers

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for the communities in northeast Tarrant County. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, this hospital offers the total spectrum of health-care services, from birth through maturity, within a single, 30-acre campus. This full service facility includes a 200+ bed general acute care and 50 psychiatric/behavioral beds, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, inpatient hemodialysis and full service Labor and Delivery. Our location brings the best of suburban living, offering you the benefits of convenience and solid career opportunities.

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Conference Services Manager

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:45 GMT

Conference Services Manager

Location
Texas Health Dallas

Job ID: 26879
Department:
CONFERENCE SERVICES

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree and/or Bachelor?s Degree in related field(i.e. Hospitality Mgmt, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, etc)

4 years relevant management experience in hospitality operations (including food service, hotel and or culinary management)

Texas Department of Health Certification

Excellent customer service skills and able to function in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrates thorough critical thinking and is a team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Make independent decisions that affect daily operations, staffing and projects in the workgroup and/or department.

Manages cost, revenues and resources within budget.

Supervises personnel through coaching, training, counseling, and evaluating performance.

Makes recommendations in the hiring of employees.

Assist staff with information management/processing (i.e. My Learning, benefit enrollment surveys, etc.)

Participates in team oriented actions to promote teamwork and administer proper leadership.

Communicates with other team members, department director and staff in a timely, accurate and complete manner.

Duties
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 866-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas. We are a community-based hospital serving as a referral center for North and East Texas. There are more than 1,200 physicians on our medical staff, and we offer a full range of care including services for cancer, cardiovascular problems, neuroscience needs, orthopedics, senior care and women's services. From our Stereotactic Surgery Program for Parkinson's disease to our Gamma Knife for treating tumors, we are able to offer a wide range of services to care for complicated medical conditions, which make our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Compliance and Privacy Manager

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:45 GMT

Compliance and Privacy Manager

Location
Texas Health Dallas

Job ID: 26876
Department:
THR Corporate Compliance-PHD

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, an 866-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas, has an immediate need for a Compliance-Privacy Manager. The qualified candidate will have the following skills and experience.

Bachelors Degree or 5-10 years work experience

5-10 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in a multi-hospital environment including experience in compliance and health information privacy regulations, policies and processes. Understanding of revenue cycle and reimbursement for federally funded programs and private payers required. Knowledge of regulations for federally funded healthcare programs

PREFERRED: Certification in Healthcare Compliance helpful, but not required. RN or other clinical certification helpful, but not required

Organization and Oversight:

* Oversee, lead and administer the hospital compliance and privacy programs consistent with THR policies.
Serve as Chair for Entity Compliance Committee and Privacy Committee.

COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING:

Communicate the importance of compliance and compliance program to senior management, the hospital Board of Trustees, the entity compliance committee, and hospital employees.

Increase knowledge of the relationship between services provided to patients, medical record documentation, reimbursement, and audit liability, and other pertinent compliance topics.

Develop and/or implement education programs addressing compliance and privacy.

Work in cooperation with Central Business Office and the THR Billing Compliance Committee on matters related to the hospital Chargemaster, billing and/or charging matters.

Maintain specific knowledge and skills related to the THR Code of Business Ethics necessary to answering questions and providing guidance to hospital personnel on business ethics questions or concerns.

Work in coordination with the THR Privacy Officer as needed to carry out privacy initiatives and activities.

Lead hospital department leaders and staff in coordination of efforts pertaining to audits and/or compliance-related matters and topics. Motivate staff to use a variety of mediums and facilitate an atmosphere of teamwork and common goal achievement

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS:

Oversee the application of THR System Compliance policies.
Oversee the application of THR Privacy Program policies taking appropriate steps to mitigate damage from breach of privacy policies and practices, when necessary.

Identify and assess areas of compliance and privacy-related risk and related internal controls for these risk areas.

MONITORING, AUDITING AND ENFORCEMENT:

Oversee entity compliance and privacy monitoring and auditing activities and coordinate as needed with THR System Compliance staff.

Communicate audit/monitoring findings.

Monitor the day-to-day activities of the hospitals to further its compliance objectives.

Conduct and oversee investigations as appropriate.
Coordinate investigations with legal counsel and THR System Compliance Officer for major violations of law or policy.
Oversee and follow-up, as applicable, implement corrective actions to investigations and other issues generated by the compliance and privacy programs.

Duties
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 866-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas. We are a community-based hospital serving as a referral center for North and East Texas. There are more than 1,200 physicians on our medical staff, and we offer a full range of care including services for cancer, cardiovascular problems, neuroscience needs, orthopedics, senior care and women's services. From our Stereotactic Surgery Program for Parkinson's disease to our Gamma Knife for treating tumors, we are able to offer a wide range of services to care for complicated medical conditions, which make our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Administrative Director-Post Acute/Rehab/Neuro

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:45 GMT

Administrative Director-Post Acute/Rehab/Neuro

Location
Texas Health Dallas

Job ID: 24445
Department:
NEURO ADMIN/INFO

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, an 866-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas, has an immediate need for an Administrative Director of Post Acute/Rehab/Neuro and Ortho.

This position will have strategic oversight for Neuromuscular services at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. Neuromuscular services encompass strategic and business planning oversight for acute and post acute care within the hospitals neuroscience, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, and orthopedic service lines. The position will also have direct operational oversight of all post acute services (52 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health department which sees over 50,000 visits annually), acute inpatient and outpatient therapy, epilepsy monitoring unit, and sleep medicine.

The qualified candidate will have the following.

Education: Masters in Business Administration, Health Administration, or equivalent

Experience: Three to five years of progressive service line management experience. Management experience with clinical service line management, with significant and well-documented accomplishments in business development and program growth

Duties
Develop, implement and manage business plans and marketing plans for service lines. Evaluate programs and initiatives in order to meet volume, financial, quality, and service standards. Make recommendations and adjustments when appropriate to achieve objectives.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 866-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas. We are a community-based hospital serving as a referral center for North and East Texas. There are more than 1,200 physicians on our medical staff, and we offer a full range of care including services for cancer, cardiovascular problems, neuroscience needs, orthopedics, senior care and women's services. From our Stereotactic Surgery Program for Parkinson's disease to our Gamma Knife for treating tumors, we are able to offer a wide range of services to care for complicated medical conditions, which make our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

President Texas Health Research & Education

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:44 GMT

President Texas Health Research & Education

Location
Texas Health Resources System Services

Job ID: 23385
Department:
Executive Payroll

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:
Yes

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
Texas Health Resources
Headquartered in the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth health market, Texas Health Resources (THR) is one of the largest faith-based, non-profit health care delivery systems in the United States. The system serves more than 6.3 million people living in 29 counties in north central Texas. In 2006, more than one in five area residents receiving in-patient care sought treatment at a THR hospital. THR was formed in 1997 to acquire the assets and operations of Fort Worth-based Harris Methodist Health System and Dallas-based Presbyterian Healthcare Resources. Later that year, Arlington Memorial Hospital joined the THR system. With over $2.5 billion in annual revenue, it is the largest fully integrated, nonprofit healthcare organization in Texas and one of the largest systems in the United States. THR has 14 acute-care hospitals (not including joint venture facilities) with approximately 2,600 licensed hospital beds, employs 18,000 people and counts more than 3,800 physicians with active staff privileges at its hospitals. Also included are one home health agency and one extended care hospital.

Position Summary
The President of the Texas Health Research and Education Institute will have responsibility for establishing the strategic agenda for the institute and guiding the institute forward in its objectives. The President will promote collaboration across the System in clinical research and graduate and continuing medical education by fostering system wide effort in research and education priorities. System research priorities in Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes, Health Information Technology and Community Health as well as clinical service line research (e.g. orthopedics, cardiac services, neurosciences, oncology, gastroenterology, and women?s services) that engage at the entity, zone and system level provide the basis for a long term strategic focus. He/she will provide the platform organization that is attractive to industry sponsors and federal granting agencies for grants that require large patient enrollment and have the ability to effectively foster, manage and support protocols in the system level priorities through biostatistics, epidemiology and grant writing support. Moreover he/she will develop partnerships to advance research, patient care and education, e.g., universities, other health systems, hospital council, and physician practices. There is an abundance of patient research and teaching material not only in the THR urban hospital entities, but also in the suburban and rural entities. Historically, opportunities to include them and their respective medical staffs in research activities have not been systematically explored, but will be under the purview of the President.

Education
Candidates must be licensed, board-certified physicians or hold a Ph.D. in a health or scientific related domain. Additional relevant education and training with degrees such as an M.B.A., M.P.H, M.S. will be considered a plus but are not required.

Experience
?An experienced, respected clinical scientist. Demonstrable record of achievement in clinical and / or translational research including successful pursuit of peer reviewed as well as externally funded research grants and a record of publication in peer reviewed publications.

?Experienced leadership within a graduate medical education program is strongly preferred. Knowledgeable about current and future trends in graduate and continuing medical education and experience in education delivery.

?Preferred background in a clinical research setting of an academic group practice, hospital, university or research institute.

?Experience with Institutional Review Boards and research compliance.

?Proven track record of success in establishing productive and enduring relationships with pharmaceutical firms, medical device companies and other potential business partners including the ethical and strategic issues regarding relationships between providers and industry.

Duties

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Safety Officer Manager

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:44 GMT

Safety Officer Manager

Location
Texas Health Dallas

Job ID: 24904
Department:
SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has an immediate need for an Environment Care Safety Manager. The qualified candidate will have the following:

Bachelor?s degree in Safety Engineering, Emergency Management or Fire Technology preferred.

5 years management experience with emphasis in safety management, emergency management, life safety, and Joint commission specifically Environment of Care in a healthcare setting

Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised while achieving the stated goals and objectives. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc. Ability to prepare, modify and update training materials and deliver presentations, as required or necessary.

Coordinates plans to promote compliance with new 2008 and 2009 Joint Commission Standards including, but not limited to: Environment of Care, Emergency Management and Life Safety

Develop training and education related to the Environment of Care, Life Safety and Emergency Management functions.

Maintains documents to demonstrate implementation of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures including but not limited to Joint Commission, NFPA, EPA, OSHA, TDH-DSHS.

Prepares, develops and maintains reports related to the following committees:

Environment of Care Chapter, Environment of Care Committee meetings, Emergency management drills/events, Fire drills/events, Hazardous materials spills/events, Joint Commission Task Force, Patient Safety Steering Committee (as required)

Provides on call support 24 hours a day, seven days a week; works during non-standard business hours to include weekends and holidays during natural and induced emergencies.

Minimal notice given to respond to events; required to facilitate effectively in high stress situations

Duties
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 866-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas. We are a community-based hospital serving as a referral center for North and East Texas. There are more than 1,200 physicians on our medical staff, and we offer a full range of care including services for cancer, cardiovascular problems, neuroscience needs, orthopedics, senior care and women's services. From our Stereotactic Surgery Program for Parkinson's disease to our Gamma Knife for treating tumors, we are able to offer a wide range of services to care for complicated medical conditions, which make our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Medical Staff Services Manager

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:18:41 GMT

Medical Staff Services Manager

Location
Texas Health Allen

Job ID: 26850
Department:
Medical Staff

Area of Interest:
Non-Clinical Management

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift:
1st

Relocation Provided:

Travel Required:
No

Qualifications:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen has an immediate need for a Medical Staff Services Manager. The qualified candidate will have the following.

Bachelor?s Degree in health related field preferred. 5 years of medical staff services experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

5 years in hospital or other health related medical staff affairs office

CPCS (Certified Physician Credentialing Specialist) and/or CPMSM Certification through NAMSS

1. Monitors an efficient and compliant credentialing process for physicians on the medical staff and allied health practitioners who are not PHA employees.
2. Advise the Credentialing Specialist with difficult privileging issues.
3. Provides support to clarify credentialing issues with the Chair, Credentialing Committee and all Department Chairs.
4. Responsible for complete and accurate credentials files and the maintenance of same through the Credentialing Specialist.
5. Responsible for timely notification to all applicants of the granting, change, restriction or revocation of privileges.
6. Provides for and oversees administrative support to committee and department chairmen for meeting to include announcements, agenda, and minutes. Maintains permanent minutes for medical staff meetings. Sees that Credentialing Specialist meets the Chair?s expectation for coordination of the above. Sees that timely board reports are provided to the Board of Trustees for information or action, through the Chief of the Medical Staff. Maintains records for communication and global information that is sent to medical staff for references.

Administrative Representative for Physician Affairs

1. Consults with physicians regarding issues or concerns they may have with hospital operations. Responds timely and appropriately to inquiries. Forwards issues as well as recommendations for improvement to hospital?s administrative team.
2. Uses knowledge and experience with medical staff organization and process to make recommendations to physician leadership.
3. Assists with gathering benchmark information relevant to issues facing medical staff leaders.
4. Assists with the development of medical staff policies, bylaws, rules and regulations in conjunction with appropriate medical staff leaders.
5. Manages the creation and dissemination of medical department call schedules

Regulatory and Compliance Support

1. Maintains knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements pertaining to medical staff for continued accreditation. Assesses standard compliance and provides recommendations to maintain compliance.
2. Maintains knowledge of Hospital?s Medical Staff Bylaws and reviews these annually. Provides recommendations to the bylaws committee.
3. Educates physicians and staff on current The Joint Commission standards and Bylaws to promote awareness and to ensure compliance.
4. Monitors active licensure and professional liability insurance coverage for all physicians and credentialed allied health practitioners at all times and takes appropriate action necessary.
5. Conducts investigations to address issues with TDH, TSMBE or any other regulatory agency when directed by the Hospital President.
6. Supports compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations by taking appropriate action with the Department Chairs when non compliance is confirmed.
7. Collaborates with THEI to provide continuing medical education opportunities for medical staff.

Administrative Management of Medial Staff Office Operations

1. Provides direct supervision of the employees who work in the Medical Staff Office.
2. Outlines expectations and measures performance on an ongoing basis.
3. Assesses staff educational needs and supports employees in achieving ongoing educational opportunities.
4. Develops and monitors the operating budget for the Medical Staff Office.
5. Approves expenditures within the level of authority.
6. Explains unbudgeted expenses and justifies expenditures prior to obligation.
7. Monitors the collection of application fees for the medical staff and coordinates dissemination of funds.
8. Serves on the hospital?s Administrative Team representing the Medical Staff Office and physician affairs.
9. Serves as the primary contact person for other hospital and corporate department directors concerning medical staff issues and affairs

Duties
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen brings the strength of one of the largest health care systems in the Southwest to Allen, Texas and the surrounding area. Located just north of Dallas in the suburban area, Texas Health Allen is a readily accessible and is equipped to meet a broad spectrum of health care needs from advanced diagnostic services to surgical suites with personalized inpatient care, comprehensive women?s services and 24-hour emergency attention.

Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V