Director Patient Care Services – Critical Care
Seattle Metro

$1,000.00 Colleague Referral Bonus Program*

We are just beginning a national search for a seasoned Director for Patient Care Services for Critical Care for a dynamic 250 bed community hospital part of a hospital system in Washington State.  This position is open due to internal promotion.

Critical Care Services is currently comprised of a 14 bed ICU and a 24 bed PCU.  Both units will be moving into a new patient care tower next spring.  There will be a total of 40 beds after move to new tower.

• This position currently has one Manager and 2 Clinical Supervisors and an Admin Assistant reporting to it.
• Total FTE’s: ICU 55 & PCU 74
• Total budget: ICU $13 million & PCU $20 million
• This position reports to the Administrator of Patient Care Services.
• New Patient Care Tower opening in the spring of 2011.  All private rooms.  All new equipment.
• Potential for growth of services.  Large patient population.
• Possibility that in the future the 17 bed Cardiac telemetry unit may come under this Director.
• Connected – Our entire system is connected through electronic medical records and computerized physician order entry shortly.
• Investigating the possibility of an EICU (electronic ICU model).
• Involved in the VHA TICU (transformation of the ICU) project to decrease infections and improve outcomes in the ICU patient population.
  

Minimum Requirements:
· BSN and Master’s Degree required, preferably in hospital administration, public health, business administration or a clinical science
·  Six years experience in progressive management role
·  Ten years clinical experience

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in acuity adaptable beds, computerized charting system & clinical competency.
• Seasoned leader who has experience meshing 2 units into one group.
• Experience with cross training, competency and building relationships.
• Experience with working on ED throughput issues.
• Union experience
• LEAN experience
• Strong Customer Service Commitment

Qualified candidates will be offered a Competitive Salary and an annual 10% incentive compensation bonus, relocation package and 35 days/year of paid time off (7 weeks).

Financially stable, solid organization, one of America’s “10 Best Integrated Healthcare Systems,” the area’s largest provider of health care services, serving patients at 93 locations in four counties. Includes a fast-paced trauma center, community hospitals, pediatric hospital, home health, hospice and many neighborhood clinics.  Seen as provider of choice in service area.

This is a rare opportunity to work in a collaborative relationship with energetic and visionary leadership; exceptional potential for future professional growth and leadership development; and a community that provides a great quality of life.  This organization truly believes in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join this rapidly growing healthcare system.

Diversity in the workplace is valued and applicants of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be offered excellent pay, relocation assistance, annual incentive bonus, benefits, retirement plan, and excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Experience the very best in the Northwest’s unique settings. Blending rich cultural cosmopolitan living with small town traditions and the vastness of the great outdoors; colleges, universities, museums, artisans, theatre, and the symphony are part of a community experiencing a true renaissance.  Located in the shadow of Mount Rainer and on the waters of Puget Sound this area offers exceptional recreational activities and a quality of life found only in the Pacific Northwest.

Given your position, possibly you know individuals who are appropriate for and interested in this exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization.

*We award a $1000 networking bonus when your referral is hired.

Pat Holtermann – Holtermann & Associates – 888-778-0098
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Send confidential resume to pat@hva-jobs.com