Positions Location: Lansing, MI General Purpose of Job: The Department Manager is responsible for unit operations. Accountable for associate engagement, physician alignment, and patient satisfaction. Ensures that safety and quality is delivered according to current evidence-based standards of practice. Promotes and supports shared decision making. Manages unit resources including scheduling of staff and provision of necessary equipment and supplies. Responsible for core measures, and other identified outcome measures on the unit. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. - <<Leadership>>
- Empowered to serve as a leader within level of authority.
- Promotes/supports shared decision making by empowering associates through delegation of clear responsibility, authority, and holding them accountable.
- Responsible for recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
- Ensures compliance with Hospital, State, Federal and accreditation regulations in reference to patient care and the physical environment.
- Assists in communicating shared vision, mission, and values with department which motivates others to achieve strategic goals
- <<Care Delivery System>>
- Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling associates and appropriate utilization of personnel.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and maintains accountability for budget in defined area of responsibility.·
- Responsible for outcomes i.e. quality indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction, and associate satisfaction.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates action plans for continuous performance improvement. ·
- Provides a safe environment through the utilization of best practices.
- <<Professional Growth>>
- Creates a learning environment that is open and respectful and promotes and supports evidence based practice.
- Ensures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continued professional development of associates.
- <<Collaborative Practice>>
- Monitors Associate performance; providing coaching, recognition, counselling and avenues for improvement as needed.
- Develops and maintains a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family.
- Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment that minimizes work related illness and injury.
| General Requirements | *Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. *Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). *Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. *Adheres to established best practices (i.e. Rounding, Thank You Notes, AIDET, etc.). *Demonstrates commitment to safety by establishing an environment in which safety issues are promptly reported and appropriate actions are taken. *Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases. | | Work Experience | *Two years clinical experience in Surgical Services. *2 years management experience *Previous CSS, Surgery or materials management experience. Preferred. | | Education | *Associate degree or High School Diploma and four years experience *RN license or Certified Sterile Processing Tech or Certified Surgical Tech *Basic Life Support (BLS) | | Specialized Knowledge and Skills | *Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint *Strong organizational skills and experience in handling numerous projects simultaneously *Excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with physicians and caregivers at all levels of the organization *Demonstrate the ability of leadership, team building, mentoring or coaching skills *Knowledge and ability to perform financial and cost benefit analysis *Demonstrate skill, knowledge or experience in CSS *Further development of planning, organizing, staffing, evaluating and budgeting skills *Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job. | Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.  |
