Responsibilities
Effective Date: 04/25
I. JOB SUMMARY:
A director functions at a high organizational level, providing leadership and direction in the development and implementation of strategic and innovative initiatives to further the mission of The Queen's Health Systems (QHS) and its affiliates. Anticipates problems and other needs and seeks solutions to assure the on-going operations of QHS. Is highly skilled in facilitating interactions among organizational departments and functions. Promotes teamwork and collaboration; is results-oriented. A director reports to an executive; is accountable for functions and/or activities at the organization but may also have responsibilities supporting operations at other QHS entities or other affiliated organizations. He/she is accountable for outcomes and results to achieve the annual goals and objectives approved by the Board of Trustees. Makes a significant contribution to patient care quality and service. Functions as an organizational leader. Recognizes and supports the unique heritage and mission established by the founders, Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV.
Area(s) of assignment: Provides leadership, administrative, clinical and operational management and 24-hour accountability for the Emergency Department of The Queen's Medical Center - West Oahu and Wahiawa, and Respiratory, Pharmacy, Imaging, and Support Services at The Queen's Medical Center - Wahiawa. May be assigned other departments and areas of responsibility.
Scope includes supporting a culture of high reliability, standardized high quality patient care, building/strengthening networks, engaging in continuous process improvement, maintaining high patient/staff experience, and utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve quality and superior services across the continuum of care through alignment with QHS strategic goals and initiatives.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, and speaking.
• Frequent: sitting.
• Occasional: walking, standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 5 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Master's degree in nursing, hospital administration, business administration, or related healthcare field.
• Current Hawaii State license as Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certification.
B. EXPERIENCE:
• Five (5) years management/leadership experience in an acute care facility, preferably in a comparable hospital.
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room.
• Solid understanding of business principles, i.e., strategic and financial planning, budgeting, business planning, organization theory.
• Proven leadership skills, i.e., planning, communications, motivation, mentoring, interpersonal skills.
• Track record of managing multiple departments/functions, preferably in a comparable health care setting.
