Manager, Heart Station- University Hospital

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. 

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

The professional responsibility within their scope of practice: Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values; Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; Requires regular and prompt attendance; Holds 24-hour accountability for the operation of the departments; Utilizes all available resources to assure effective performance of the department; Provides appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to support departmental functions; Performs personnel functions for the department, i.e., recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluations, counseling and education and follows university and hospital policy related to personnel functions; Documents all personnel actions appropriately; Supports all personnel as valuable assets to the institution; Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, coaches and mentor’s staff; Develops an annual budget that meets the department needs within the framework of available resources; Coordinates with other department heads for effective resource use · Monitors budgetary expense and revenue; identifies variances and adjusts spending accordingly; Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; Evaluates and recommends space allocation and design for the needs of the department; Evaluates and recommends process improvements to enhance optimal efficiency in patient flow, and optimal procedural volumes; Develops, implements and updates policies and procedures in a collaborative and interdepartmental process according to TJC and hospital standards; Prepares and reviews bids, systems of acquisition, distribution and use of supplies, materials and equipment; Supports the mission of the University of South Alabama by: Translating and incorporating institutional mission, vision and values to staff and others, Providing an environment that is supportive of medical, nursing and allied health students; Performs all duties in a professional and timely manner; Serves as professional role model for all staff; Works schedule as defined; Requires regular and prompt attendance; Utilizes a computer and appropriate software to generate reports and correspondence both written and electronic. Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values. Human Resource Development: Facilitates staff participation in in-services and educational offerings to learn new skills and for continued development; Assures personnel are competent to carry out their essential functions and that competency skills are completed annually; Monitors work performance of staff; Completes staff evaluations in a timely manner according to policy; Develops a plan of action for employees who are below satisfactory in their evaluation and completes reevaluation in the appropriate time frame; Quality Assurance & Performance: Leads best practices to ensure prevention/reduction of hospital acquired conditions, such as infections,pressure ulcers, and patient falls; Holds staff accountable to consistent usage of best practices and engaging them in developing unit based best practices;  Is responsible for achieving a SIR <1.0 for all hospital acquired infections, such as CAUTI, CLABSI, VAC, CDifficile; Strategic Planning: Participates in the strategic planning activities for the departments and institution; Develops a strategic plan for the department that supports the institution’s overall plan; Translates the department or institution strategic plan to staff, ensuring support of the plan, and modifying the plan in response to changing internal and external factors; Standards Compliance: Assumes accountability for current standards established by professions, regulatory and governmental agencies; Determines translates and implements relevant standards and promotes department compliance; Maintains standards of practice consistent with current research findings; Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; Collaborative Relationships: Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among disciplines/departments to assure effective delivery of services to support quality patient care; Encourages and participates in planning and program development to facilitate the effective delivery of services that support quality patient care; Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team; Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; Related duties as required.

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved clinical program (cardiac or vascular ultrasound, Radiologic Technology) or graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standard set by the state of Alabama and five years of clinical experience, three of which were in a managerial or supervisory role. Bachelor's degree preferred.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. 

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.