Description
Main Function:
- The Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services provides administrative and clinical oversight to Cardio-Pulmonary Services and communicates those efforts to the VP of Patient Care Services/CNO and to the Health System.
- The Director assumes full accountability for the coordination and integration of clinical and administrative functions of these services.
- This position works closely with the Executive Staff, Directors and the Board in assuring and meeting the strategic intents of the health system, while assuring regulatory and legal compliance.
- The Director is responsible for maintaining education and necessary competencies for the roles.
Required Job Specific Competencies:
- The Director demonstrates skill and knowledge in area of licensure and/or training.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
- Actively protects the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Embraces a culture of safety and helps identify way to continually improve practice.
- Always demonstrates and lives the CARES values.
Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelors' Degree in related Health Care or Business Field.
- Registered Nurse or Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
- If registered nurse, BSN or MSN required.
- Preferred: Masters' Degree or willingness to complete within 5 years of appointment
- Possesses and maintains current NYS licensure and registration as either a Registered Nurse or registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Professionally mature, energetic and creative individual who demonstrates leadership qualities demanded in a rapidly changing health care environment.
- Maintains a working expertise in a clinical service within the Cardio-Pulmonary Services arena and additional knowledge base in management theory and practice.
- Previous demonstrated success in managing daily operations, budgetary and personnel responsibilities is required.
- A willingness to learn, to take risks, and to pursue excellence is necessary.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strength in public speaking and formal presentation skills.
- Additionally, a thorough knowledge of clinical theory, practice and technology to enhance practice is required.
- Can mediate situations where divergent positions are common.
- A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Healthcare Leadership required.
- Evidence of career advancement and progressive increase in responsibilities within the health care environment is essential.
- Clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Required.
- Demonstration of sound ethical principles, advanced communication style and interpersonal skills development is necessary.
Supervisory Responsibility/Supervision Received
- Works under the guidance of the Vice President of Patient Care Services / CNO.
- Assures the completion of annual performance and competencies of those who directly report to the position.
- Further assures that training, competencies and performance reviews are all managed in a manner consistent with System's standards and expectations.
- Provide a positive teaching environment for coordinators, supervisors and managers.
Physical Demands:
- Walking, sitting and standing constitute a large portion of the day.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible enough to adjust working schedule to met needs of organization.
Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Starting Rate: Based on experience
Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply
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