Director of Perioperative Services, Mercy West Hospital

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. DIRECTOR OF PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES | Cincinnati, OH Mercy West Hospital 3300 Mercy Health Blvd Cincinnati, OH 45211 100% On-site Reports to: Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Direct Reports: 60-70 Position Summary Oversees the operational flow of perioperative service lines, including but not limited to: strategic operations, resource management, program planning, marketing and development, financial planning and budget oversight, quality improvement, and supervision/growth of management staff in accordance with all professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards; ensures quality patient care through relationship development with physicians, regional and site leaders, vendors, family members, community members and patients; serves as a liaison between hospital operations and surgeons to ensure high quality patient care ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Oversees the 24/7 operational flow of patient care service lines, actualizes processes to ensure departmental compliance with all professional, local, state, national, and Joint Commission standards; develops strategies to ensure a positive customer experience for patients, families and physicians; develops and ensures compliance with relevant policies, procedures and standards of care; represents services lines at site and regional meetings, including medical staff meetings, interdisciplinary committees, and senior leadership meetings; partners with leadership on program plan development and operational improvements FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Actively partners with senior site and regional leadership in preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, reflecting an understanding of strategic initiatives and financial goals of Mercy Health; analyzes and balances mission and reimbursement in order to manage service lines in accordance with approved budgetary guidelines; directs, adjusts and continuously evaluates labor resources for all areas; works with revenue cycle and supply chain specialists to maintain knowledge of current regulatory guidelines to optimize reimbursement for procedure technical components and resource procurement HR LEADERSHIP SKILLS/MANAGEMENT Develops, guides, mentors and provides continuous feedback to managers, supervisors and front line staff to promote a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; collaborates with Human Resources to identify and influence issues related to organizational health and employee engagement; conducts annual and ongoing appraisal of managers performance; leads regular meetings with management team and fosters environment for effective communication and continued growth PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT Monitors and assesses quality within service lines through use of total quality management, outcomes monitoring and patient satisfaction indicators; develops expectations for customer service and educates and measures managers on outcomes of service; serves as a liaison between physicians and service line administration to ensure positive patient outcomes and experiences; incorporates rounding into regular activities; leads interdisciplinary teams to identify and improve patient care processes QUALIFICATIONS :

• BSN required
• MSN preferred
• Current nursing license in the State of Ohio; BLS required; certification in specialty area or leadership within 6 months of eligibility.
• 5 years of progressive clinical management experience with periop experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization skills, and effective communication skills.
• This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in identified disease-specific and age-specific populations served, understanding that departures from identified categories may be required at times to perpetuate positive clinical outcomes Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com