Location: Fort Myers, Fl
Department: Cardiovascular Services Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/ to
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$61.44 - $82.97 / hour
Lee Health is Southwest Floridas premier community-owned health system, serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral and surrounding communities. At Lee Health we value Education, Respect, Compassion, and Excellence. We treat all of our employees with dignity and respect, and reward them for a job well done. We empower them to explore career options that they are passionate about, expand their skill sets and do their very best. Patient care services are offered at six acute care hospitals, over 90 Lee Physician Group clinics, skilled nursing units, home health and more!
We have a current opening in the Advanced Heart Failure Center for a System Director. This role is a highly visible position within the system reporting to the Vice President of Operations for Lee Health Heart and Vascular Institute.The ideal candidate will have a minimum five years experience in Hospital and Ambulatory Healthcare Operations preferably with cardiac experience (AHF and MCS programs).
This position assists with the development and implementation of new programs, policies and patient service standards, and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. Accountable for the overall administrative planning and coordination of staffing, fiscal, and material resources for the following areas:
Advanced Heart Failure Center - Comprehensive Care Center including Hospital Services and Clinic Practice.
Advanced Heart Failure Satellite Clinics (multiple locations),
Heart Failure Transitions of Care Clinics adjacent to system hospitals at HPMC, CCMP and GCMC
Hospital DNV Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Left-Ventricular Assist Devices
The System Director will be responsible for hiring, onboarding and managing a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for assessing workflows to optimize productivity and satisfaction. Works with staff on clearly defined, clearly communicated vision, and engages individuals and groups to achieve that vision. Identifies and develops organizational talent and embraces continuous learning of self and others. Responds to all patients satisfaction concerns and evaluate means for programmatic improvement. This includes responsibility for the program development, management, and overall day-to-day business operations.
The System Director collaborates with the Medical Director and Executive Director of Heart and Vascular Services to advance quality strategies, ensure a positive professional work environment, facilitate timeliness of services, and enhance patient and staff satisfaction. Oversees all aspects of the provision of clinical services including the maintenance of safety and technical/clinical performance, human resources, quality, standards of care, practice guidelines, service delivery and patient and customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with the Hospital Leadership team to achieve and maintain DNV Certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Left-Ventricular Assist Devices. The position is responsible for financial accountability and working collaboratively with the Director of Business Management and Executive Director for Heart and Vascular Services to meet operating budget targets.
Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in nursing or other related area required, masters degree in nursing, health administration or other related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Hospital and Ambulatory Healthcare Operations. Cardiac experience, in particular working with Advanced Heart Failure and MCS programs preferred.
Certification: Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
License: Florida Registered Nurse, APRN or PA license preferred.
Other: In-depth clinical practice and applied background in Advanced Heart Failure. Advanced knowledge of industry trends. Strong knowledge of medical center, HR and LH policies and processes.
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