Wellstar Health System: Executive Director Service Line Nurse Leader - Gastrointestinal

Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: October 12, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewAt WellStar, we all share common goals. That’s what makes us so successful – and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the most integrated healthcare provider in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.ResponsibilitiesExecutive Director of Digestive Health/ Gastrointestinal is a registered professional nurse who serves as a resource to all levels of nursing staff and leadership for system-wide initiatives involving clinical standardization, High Level disinfection, GI Lab optimization, improving efficiencies, advising on capital, new technology (hardware and software), and management information systems, projects and policies and procedures as it relates to the Digestive Health practice.The Director requires clinical experience, self-direction, attention to detail and follow-up, and ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, physicians, families and the public. In conjunction with physicians and members of the GI Specific Committees, is responsible for guidance and coordination of services for Digestive Health patients and their caregivers through the continuum of care. Collaborating with the Digestive Health System and site-level leaders to assure programs are in place to meet operational, clinical and patient experience goals. Serves as the mentor for the program and establish positive working relationships within the team and with the multidisciplinary groups they interact with the team which includes physicians. Maintains metrics for GI Lab performance and assist with education and orientation activities.Serves as the expert developing the core components within the Digestive Health program including High Level Disinfection, Scope protocols, Care Pathways, Outcome data management, screening programs and infection control. Provides leadership in executing the plans for current fiscal year and develops financial plans for upcoming year including equipment maintenance and replacement, staffing models, and new technology. Serves as the face of Digestive Health professional practice by partnering with numerous team members including pathology, Lab, Imaging, population health and surgery. Supports community outreach activities as needed.Actively supports WellStar in achieving its mission and goals, fosters communication and collaborative practice with physicians, and serves as a positive role model to promote the professional image of nursing and expert clinical practice.It is expected that all nurse leaders are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goalsQualificationsRequired Minimum Education:Must hold either a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited nursing schools with a Master’s Degree in related fieldRequired Minimum Licensure/Certification:Registered Nurse, actively licensed in the state of Georgia. National certification in nursing administration or GI preferred.. Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position.Required Minimum Experience:Minimum of 7-10 total years of experience as a Registered Nurse; includes 5 years of progressive operational leadership in a management within inpatient and ambulatory care. Significant experience in Gastrointestinal services strongly preferred.Required Minimum Skills:Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building; a knowledge of the health care environment; leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process – ability to use systems thinking and inspire, coach others to be successful; model the way for professional practice; professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff; and possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources. Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing; strategy and operationsfor running a business unit(s); and effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions. Supports shared leadership or shared decision making; manage the design and delivery of care that is based on evidence and focused on quality and safety. Knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulation/licensing requirements assuring that these are upheld while advancing industry standards through the achievement of goals by effective management and measurement of outcomes.

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