Job Summary:

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations on a daily basis in accordance with administrative and fiscal directives of the hospital.

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, serves as the director of all diagnostic and outpatient services to include Cardiopulmonary Services, Cath Lab, Pre-Assessment, Out Patient unit, and the Sleep Center. This role is also responsible for analyzing clinical, patient experience, financial and compliance outcome data and responding by coordinating/overseeing process improvement and cost reduction initiatives. Coordinates with Human Resources to support recruitment, retention and evaluation activities.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health related field, with Master’s degree preferred. BLS and ACLS certified.

Experience: Minimum of five years hospital clinical experience and three to five years in a management role.

Other Skills:

• Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick
• Understands technical information from reference books, manuals, nursing leadership journals, etc.
• Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill
• Communicates with people
• Change from one duty to another frequently
• Follow and/or give precise instructions
• Records and interprets information accurately
• Demonstrates leadership skill/ability