Manager Invasive Cardiology and IR Servcs

Major Responsibilities Directs daily operations by continually planning, managing, implementing and evaluating operations/services to ensure quality, safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness. Analyzes and plans for the needs of the department. Establishes staffing requirements. Plans for the appropriate utilization of resources by assessing volumes and acuity/complexity of patients to determine staffing levels. Assumes 24 hour responsibility for assigned areas. Works with specialists to ensure proper charging of procedures to optimize reimbursement; maintains and updates team with CPT code changes. Monitors quality, patient safety and patient satisfaction; oversees implementation of measures to improve. Supports and facilitates care management practice in conjunction with hospital protocols. Partners with CV data registrar, team members, CI, providers to ensure data registry targets are met. Partners and responds to the needs and issues originating from staff, patients, families, physicians, community, or other hospital departments. Develops and implements policies and procedures to assure effective and efficient operations consistent with hospital and system philosophy, policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards (i.e., federal, state, city, DNV, IDPH) and all hospital policies and procedures. Leads and maintains an effective working relationship with internal and external customers. Collaborates with physicians, management and other health care professionals to assure delivery of quality care, patient satisfaction and continual use of services. Networks with peers to assure that administrative and clinical standards integrate with department and hospital services. Networks with professionals at other healthcare facilities for benchmarking. Actively participates in hospital committees and projects (CQI project, hospital projects, etc.) as well as coordinates activities with various other hospital departments to ensure patient satisfaction as well as cost effectiveness. Responsible for personal and professional growth and development. Stays abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and internal/external networking. Maintains memberships in professional and community organizations. Maintains specialty certification if applicable. Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organizations and continuing education. Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale. Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required. 2 years previous management experience or 4 years previous clinical experience in cardiology. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Recognizes the needs and behaviors of teen and adult age groups. Maintains positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others. Organization, planning and delegation skills. Team building skills. Communication and presentation skills. Proven leadership skills. Results oriented with concern for appropriate process. Proficiency in the operation & understanding of technical equipment. Strong PC skills. BLS Certification. Current RN or RT Licensure in State of IL. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to travel locally and long distances. Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations. Ability to assume 24 hour accountability for areas of responsibility. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases. Ability to do light to medium lifting. Mobility within facilities, hours of work may vary. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advocate Health Care