Job Posting: Jul 21, 2023, 7:36:12 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Full-time
Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M.
Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit: None
Posting Salary: COMPETITIVE
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
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Job Summary
The Executive Director of Surgical and Procedural Services is responsible for the administration of surgical and procedural services across Cook County Health (CCH). Directly accountable for the collaborative development and implementation of the operating plans for surgical services across the health system. Key accountabilities are achievement of excellent clinical quality and patient safety outcomes, patient experience, employee experience and financial/revenue cycle targets. This position will be responsible for the execution of strategic objectives, goals, and managing all clinical and operational activities for the assigned areas including establishing metrics, developing evidence-based standards, implementing quality improvement plans to ensure safe quality patient care. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to drive outcomes and will be accountable for departmental strategic and growth plans.
The Executive Director of Surgical and Procedural Services will oversee Cook County Health (CCH) Operating Rooms (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Same Day Surgery, Pre-Procedural Testing, Sterile Processing, and Ambulatory Procedure Units (Endoscopy, Radiology, IV Chemotherapy, Pain Management and Dialysis).
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
- Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals.
- Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings.
Discipline
- Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels.
- Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Supervision
- Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices.
- Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Typical Duties
- Anticipates the future, examines the competitive environment, formulates strategic plans, and articulates the short and long-term vision for Surgical Services.
- Plans, promotes, and conducts quality monitoring and enhancement activities; actively involved in advancing clinical outcomes and quality improvements.
- Advocates for staff in the assigned areas regarding the allocation of resources including FTE, systems, equipment and support.
- Utilizes the Lean Management principles to develop creative strategies to reduce waste, lower costs while maintaining or enhancing quality.
- Collaborates with physicians to develop and foster positive working relationships.
- Drive process improvement within the assigned areas to increase employee engagement and physicians satisfaction.
- Establishes measurable performance goals and objectives for areas of accountability including OR utilization and turnaround times.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of programs, projects, and strategic plans.
- Prepares and submits reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to review departmental goals and outcomes.
- Ensures effective recruitment, supervision, development, and retention of all employees within the area.
- Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities to enhance patient care.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Chief Nursing Executive.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois no later than two (2) weeks prior to starting employment.
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or Business Administration.
- Seven (7) years of administrative and/or management experience in Perioperative Services.
- Five (5) years Director/Executive level experience.
- Prior experience with process improvement and cost management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a public or government hospital setting.
- Advanced Certification in Nursing Administration.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of Perioperative Services and Ambulatory Procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
- Ability to prioritize, plan and organize projects and tasks.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
