• Director, Cardiac Services (Full Time, 40, Day)

    Queen's Health System (Honolulu, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. POSITION DESCRIPTION/ACCOUNTABILITY:

    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 Medical Center (QMC). Anticipates problems and other needs and seeks solutions to assure the on-going operations of the Medical Center. 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 The Queen’s Health Systems (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 and is accountable to the System Leadership Council. Recognizes and supports the unique heritage and mission established by the founders, Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV.

     

    Area(s) of assignment: nursing units, departments, programs, services, functions and activities related to Cardiac Services. May be assigned other areas of responsibilities.

     

    II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

     

    Essential: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking. Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods. Frequent: walking. Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of one pound up to five pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object. Operates computer, telephone and other business type equipment.

     

    III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

     

    Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

     

    IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A. Education/Certification and Licensure:

    1. Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse.

    2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

    3. Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, related healthcare or professional field, preferably in Nursing.

    B. Experience:

    1. Five (5) years management/leadership experience in Cardiac Services, preferably in a comparable medical center.

    2. Prior leadership or clinical experience in in-patient nursing and cardiac invasive testing preferred.

    3. Solid understanding of business principles, i.e., strategic and financial planning, budgeting, business planning, organization theory.

    4. Proven leadership skills, i.e., planning, communications, motivation, mentoring, interpersonal skills.

    5. Track record of managing multiple departments/functions, preferably in a comparable health care setting.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet