Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 03/25/2016
Job Number: 50148
Location: Forbes Hospital
Department: Med Surg Oncology
Status: Full Time
Shift: Monday through Friday, Week end if needed.

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.
Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Since 1978, Forbes Hospital has been providing quality care for the communities of eastern Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. As the area has grown, so has Forbes. A 349-bed facility with 15,000 inpatient admissions 12,000 surgeries, nearly 40,000 emergency department visits annually, and a level II trauma center, we bring an advanced level of care to our patients.


Job Summary:

Responsible for the management of all clinical and administrative components for assigned departments. Assess, plan, coordinate, evaluate, and supervise employees in the provision of patient care. Responsible for the overall patient experience, managing budget and productivity, staffing unit, overseeing staff training, monitoring quality of care and assuring that the department activities align with corporate goals.



Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors, directs and evaluates staff in assigned unit to ensure provision of effective, efficient and safe patient care in accordance with established clinical nursing practice standards.
• Maintains a diverse knowledge base that includes: clinical practice, patient care delivery models, work design, shared governance, evidenced based practice, outcome measurement, quality improvement and metrics, patient safety and risk management. Maintains a knowledge of the healthcare environment and understanding of health care economics and health care policy as it applies to the delivery of patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for professional conduct and development.
• Creates/sustains an environment that establishes collaborative practice that displays the presence of trust, respect and good communication among customers. Acts as a role model for the AHN Service Values.
• Demonstrates initiative in developing, implementing and analyzing patient experience and quality improvement activities and outcomes of the department. Analyzes and monitors compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies. Demonstrates knowledge of continuous quality improvement tools.
• Utilizes performance management knowledge and skills to implement annual staff performance appraisals and goal setting, continual performance development, corrective action and disciplinary processes. Displays leadership skills that include succession planning, coaching, guiding and mentoring.
• Responsible for the financial analysis and management of department supplies, personnel and equipment.
• Manages unit/department based budgeting and capital budgets. Demonstrates expertise in aligning staff and other resources to respond to financial environment without compromising overall clinical effectiveness or outcomes. Skills and knowledge include awareness of financial software, report formats, financial analysis and financial report interpretation.
• Participates on committees to plan, develop, monitor and implement programs, policies and procedures.
• Maintains intra and interdepartmental communication to resolve operational problems and improve patient care.
• Investigate, document, and resolve complaints or incidents concerning patients, physicians, visitors and subordinates in a timely manner ensuring that they have been investigated and appropriate action taken.
• Job duties include responsibility for providing patient care services. Care plans, treatment, and education are provided according to the age of the patients served. Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
• Master's Degree in Nursing Administration (finance focus) or Master's Business Administration is required. MSN preferred. Completion of Master's degree within allotted time frame will be required. Undergraduate or graduate degree must be in nursing.
• Current and valid PA RN license required.
• Certification in area of specialty required. Completion of specialty certification within allotted timeframe will be required.
• Ability to function independently, communicate effectively with diverse groups, to evaluate clinical competence of personnel with direct line responsibility and demonstrate effective management of departmental resources.
• 5 years of Registered Nursing Clinical Experience. Prefer one or more years of clinical experience working in Medical Surgical or Oncology areas.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
• Previous Management Experience Strongly Preferred.