Department Administrator
Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital's mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital's primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.
Special skills : Must be able to utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations. Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities. Personal computer skills required. Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers. Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Computer skills required.
Responsibilities
Finance :
- Responsible for budget preparation and adherence based on volume
- Responsible for supply chain management for department needs
- Monitor productivity / cost per unit of service on a regular basis to meet established budgetary guidelines
- As necessary establish and implement action plans when variances occur
- Plans work assignments and resource allocation with full consideration of timeliness and financial impact
Growth :
Support organization strategies to increase volumesMentors and develops staffPeople :
Complete timely 30 day stay interviews and 90 days and annual evaluationsHires, terminates, trains, evaluates performance and supervises staff to provide professional, courteous and timely servicesReview turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variancesPromotes employee engagement thru staff participation in department operations and activities as measured thru employee engagement toolsAppropriately manages staff to ensure compliance with applicable standards, adheres to organization's policies and procedures, including standards of behavior and safety guidelinesEnhances communication between various levels of staff, departments and customers to promote a caring and respectful work environmentProvides direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensures follow-throughCultivates and promotes staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the needs of the specific environmentAssists with the formation, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, and competenciesPerforms the necessary edits for Kronos time management system and payrollDevelops, reviews and updates policies and procedures, standards of care relevant to the departmentQuality :
Maintains and monitors JCAHO and other regulatory requirementsGathers and reports quality indicators generated by department activitySupport organization strategies to meet core measure goalsDevelops and implements action plans to improve patient experienceService :
Engage physicians to promote physician's relations as measured by physician satisfaction surveyAssists and / or promotes positive patient experience thru various stages of care as measured by patient satisfaction surveyDevelops and implements action plans to improve the overall patient satisfaction scoresPromotes excellence in patient experienceInteracts effectively and efficiently with management and staff to ensure issues are resolved in a timely mannerAssures proper function, maintenance and repair of all instrumentation and equipment, including repair records, service contracts, and preventive maintenance schedulesServes as hospital representative on medical staff committeesOther related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum requirements are Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements and Five year experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.
Preferred education is MSN, and preferred certification / registration For Wound Care - WOCN
Must be a Current Arizona Registered Nurse License. Required Course / Training for Wound Care : Training in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider.
About Us
Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo West Campus hospital, we are seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.
At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include :
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchGenerous paid time offCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insuranceNote : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
About the Team
Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.