Beacon Health System

Summary

Reports to the Vice President, Nursing. Responsible for the overall management and coordination of functions within Elkhart General Hospital and community care partners. The Executive Director of Nursing & Clinical Services holds the accountability to manage within the context of the organization as a whole, and to transform organizational values into daily operations yielding an efficient, effective and caring organization. This includes management of designated clinical nursing practice and management of programs, systems, and services that are evidence based and support the clinical practice of nursing. Responsibilities are accomplished based on Beacon's vision, mission, and values and will be assigned based off organizational strategies and needs. Responsible to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate policies, programs, and services related to assigned functions. Participates in assessing the environment, forecasting trends, transmitting values, communicating ideas, coaching and mentoring others, managing resources, and assuring that core values are implemented. Works collaboratively with colleagues from within Beacon Health System as well as in the community as needed. Actively participates in the leadership/partnership team composed of operation administrators, physicians as well as frontline clinicians. Is accountable for the overall performance of assigned service line.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Provides quality and financial management by:

• Directing quality initiatives, planning implementation and completing evaluations of indicators and results.
• Utilizing and ensuring continuous quality improvement philosophies, techniques and tools in all aspects of the position that are consistent with the System’s collaborative QI plan.
• Achieving financial and market share targets, in concert with the strategic plan.
• Exploring creative alternative care settings to achieve highest possible quality and lowest possible cost (best value) with appropriate utilization, case management and emphasis on prevention.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulating body requirements and standards.
• Directing project management initiatives in the hospital and across the health system to help achieve quality, financial, experience and safety goals.
• Effectively manages staff resources and engages staff.
• Creates a patient safety culture and ensures safe operations for patients.

Develops strategic and operational plans by:

• Identifying, developing and strategically leading the overall adult patient care services leadership structure.
• Developing and implementing a strategic and operational plan for the service line. At a minimum, the plan should address level 0 and level 1 goals.

Provides leadership and builds collaborative relationships by:

• Sponsoring Beacon Health System values through personal leadership and example, incorporating those values into the daily work of the division and by participating in community non-profit boards that align with the BHS values and mission.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the service line by:

• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration or a related field; a Master's Degree in a similar discipline is required. Demonstrated leadership skills in past positions consistent with and necessary to carry out the mission and leadership philosophy of BHS and the role of the Executive Director are required. A minimum of ten years of experience in significant administrative leadership position(s), of which a minimum of five years of experience in hospital leadership is preferred; and demonstrated experience working closely with physicians (especially program development and/or partnerships) is required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires high level knowledge of Beacon Health System's mission, systems integration, organizational development, managed care, capitation, cost/expense, reimbursement and trends and their implications upon the service line(s).
• Requires ability to analyze and communicate relevant data and uses creativity in planning, problem solving, goal setting and decision making.
• Exhibits high energy level; is able to seize opportunities and is also action oriented.
• Requires ability to deal with ambiguity, cope effectively with change (can "shift gears" comfortably) and deal with multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Also is willing to take risks and to analyze successes and failures for clues to improvement.
• Demonstrates managerial courage; also provides direct, current and complete feedback to others. Also demonstrates leadership philosophies which are firmly grounded in a team mentality and approach.
• Exhibits composure and is poised under pressure. Can manage personal stress and deals with frustration in a positive manner. Seeks to find common ground in confrontation.
• Reflects high professional standards in interactions with others (i.e., fairness, empowerment, tact, motivation, etc.). Listens and values other points of view or opinions. Promotes integrity and trust.
• Recognizes needs of subordinates and provides resources to facilitate goal achievement.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment. Expectation to round and be present on the clinical units.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.