Director, Nursing System Integration

Company: ThedaCare
Location: Appleton
Posted on: September 15, 2022

Job Description:

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness - Lifestyle Engagement
e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability
e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary :
The Director, Nursing System Integration directs and manages system-wide inpatient functions for ThedaCare nursing departments. Responsible for operations and the integration services within assigned functions, and serves as an innovator and change agent. Provides leadership to improve performance through assessment, planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the care and services within scope of responsibility, including House Supervisors, Staffing Coordinators, nursing per diem, and the Clinical Resource team (float pool). Assures a high level of customer satisfaction and manages productivity to achieve budgetary targets. Job Description: Key Accountabilities: Oversight for Direct Access and Bed Placement, Nursing Supervisors, Staff Coordinators, nursing per diem and Clinical Resource Team (float pool)
Manages and enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the system through improvements in operational function
Coordinates and manages efficient and cost-effective nursing staffing and scheduling functions
Collaborates with nursing leadership to develop labor budgets. Manages financial and budgetary performance, including explanation and justification of actual vs. budget variations of core cost centers. Directs the preparation of the annual operating and capital budget for the areas of responsibility.
Proactively manages daily staffing decisions within budgeted parameters
Manages deployment of staffing and scheduling information systems in collaboration with IS
Responsible for maintaining appropriate inpatient staffing levels throughout the ThedaCare system
Develops an environment that is supportive of shared decision making, shared governance, and an engaged workforce, and demonstrates personal and professional accountability in the development of high functioning teams.
Is responsible for maintaining a communication system that interfaces with the medical staff and other leaders and departments to ensure quality patient care. Impacts change through credible influence and negotiation with other senior leaders.
Anticipates challenges or barriers, proactively seeks solutions, and acts promptly and decisively to transform ideas into improved outcomes and sustainable results. Leads and manages change at ThedaCare, measures the impact of changes to help quantify the effect of improvement, and develops new tools to assist in performance monitoring.
Leads and supports ongoing activities that promote safe practices, safe environments, and best outcomes. Develops quality improvement processes that include goals and defined performance measurements, monitors division performance against the appropriate national benchmark, and promotes patient-centered care.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and influences policy, procedures, and protocols that support top decile clinical performance in partnership with physician medical director, and provides advice and counsel for policies affecting other departments.
Implements strategies to promote the professional development of team members and enhances the delivery of clinical care and the professional growth of team members. Coaches and mentors others.
Is responsible for the coordination of activities and ensures continual compliance with regulatory standards (i.e., The Joint Commission and CMS). Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Masters in Nursing or health-related field required
Minimum of 5 years of experience to include leading teams and/or projects
Current Wisconsin RN licensure
Ability and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and requirements. Works with a high sense of urgency, ability to remain flexible within a highly dynamic changing environment. Work well with ambiguity Physical Demands: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Work Environment: Normally works in climate-controlled office environment
Frequent sitting with movement throughout the office space
Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers
Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Date Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Scheduled FTE:
1
Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt:
Yes

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