Health System Specialist

Supervisory Health Systems SpecialistThis position is organizationally aligned under the Office of the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS)/Nurse Executive at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. The primary purpose of the position is to function as a Supervisory Health Systems Specialist who's primary responsibility is provision of advisory service to the (ADPCS)/Nurse Executive and top level management on the most complex management and patient care concerns of the hospital including, for example, strategic planning, hospital goals, program emphasis, resource allocations and key personnel.Plans and conducts a variety of broad and complex analytical and evaluative studies of medical facility health care delivery services such as organizational effectiveness; human resources, space, equipment and financial resources.Analyzes techniques, processes, and trends for improving Patient Care Services efficiency while keeping management advised.- Develops procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs and management processes.Evaluates the Patient Care Services overall effectiveness and efficiency.Is a member of the Hospital Director's Office and is responsible for supporting the Hines Facility Strategic Plan development and implementation.Works with Pentad support staff in assigning, reviewing, and updating the overall facility strategic planning goals.Coordinates the completion and submission of the Patient Care Services Annual Strategic Plan and Budget Submission while completing monthly reviews and updates.Responsible for formulation, justification and execution of the annual budgets including salaries, travel, supplies, equipment and all other general operating expenses.Ensures purchases, services and contracts are properly executed in a timely manner.Prepares responses on complex issues for senior nursing management and external stakeholders.Uses sound judgement when selecting, creating or adapting guidelines, policies and procedures.Serves as a key figure in the manpower utilization program while assuring recruitment and retention levels are within approved ceiling levels.Is delegated the responsibility for the study, analysis, evaluation, and formulation of recommendations for the development and improvement of administrative management and operating programs.Develops guidance and provides assistance to subordinates' activities and projects.Communicates with others effectively, both orally and in writing, in the creation of solutions to problems or questions relating to the work.Performs other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pmCompressed/Flexible: Not AuthorizedTelework: Not SuitableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (ADPCS) / PD09271O