Director Clinical Services - Intensive Care Unit - Variable - FT - Biloxi Location

Job Description:

• Directs daily operations of Cardiac Telemetry, Orthopedic and Neurosciences Services, Respiratory, Infusion and Physical Therapy Services
  • Responsible for daily operational oversight for assigned clinical areas and the quality, service and cost-effectiveness of care delivered in these areas
  • Coordinates clinical services with all other patient care services to assure the smooth integration of an interdisciplinary approach to quality patient care
  • Assures effective communication within and between work areas to achieve positive patient outcomes
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and recommends changes to meet current and long-range goals
  • Develops, monitors and trends services to promote performance improvement
  • Performs patient care services as needed
• Provides leadership and oversight to assigned areas of responsibility
  • Works in conjunction with Administration and clinical leadership from each area to enhance recruitment and development
  • Ensures employment practices are in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
  • Provides policy interpretation; monitors policies and procedures for effectiveness; and recommends and develops new policies and makes recommendation for change to existing policies
  • Oversees operational team employee annual review
  • Reviews and presents ongoing audits, reports and metrics for areas of responsibility
  • Provides administrative support toward achievement of clinical outcomes consistent with patient and physician goals
• Provides strategic and financial planning for areas of responsibility
  • Prepares, administers, and monitors annual operating and capital budgets
  • Facilitates the planning and coordination of quality and cost-effective services throughout the organization
  • Oversees schedule management, financial management and reconciliation including budget review and variance reporting
  • Ensures recommendations regarding department activities, operations, and expansions are consistent with goals, objectives, and mission of Memorial

Required Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Program.

Licensure: Current MS RN licensure, or compact RN license.

Experience: Ten (10) years of recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in the area(s) of responsibility, with five (5) years of demonstrated progressive leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in a health-related field or MBA.

Experience: Fifteen (15) years of experience in Cardiac Telemetry, Orthopedic Services, Neurosciences Services, Respiratory or Physical Therapy Services.

Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.

When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region's most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi's first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.

At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.

The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.