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**Schedule:** 0800-1600

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

A Brief Overview

Manages daily operational and patient care functions across the continuum for Ophthalmology Division and Clinic, Optical Shop, Vision Screening Program, and Vision Mobile Program. Responsibilities include maintaining budget compliance, driving staff and clinic efficiency, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Promotes staff growth and development through mentorship and coaching, while serving as a communication bridge between the area teams and specialty pediatrics leadership. Develops, supports, and monitors departmental and organizational goals. Leads multidisciplinary care teams in collaboration with ambulatory, ancillary, and organizational leadership to improve patient outcomes and support specialty clinic growth.

Essential Functions

+ Leadership & Team Management • Implements strategic goals, initiatives, and new program growth aligned with patient care needs. • Builds and leads multidisciplinary care teams in collaboration with ambulatory, ancillary, and inpatient leadership across the continuum of care. • Selects and hires employees, partners with Specialty Educators for onboarding and training. • Conducts performance management duties including evaluations, goal setting, coaching, corrective actions, and termination recommendations. • Promotes a culture of professional and personal growth through regular staff development meetings. • Make salary recommendations and submit personnel action notifications (e.g., status changes, terminations). • Manage and recommend staffing and human resource needs based on operational demands. • Reviews and implement strategic employee engagement initiatives

+ Development • Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of specialty-specific education for patients, families, and staff • Manages the onboarding process of new team members and collaborates with educators to create orientation and competency programs. • Coordinates department participation in the mentorship/preceptor program to ensure consistent teaching standards • Selects appropriate assignments and learning experiences for new staff. • and quality care.

+ Operational & Financial Management • Manage day to day operations through effective financial planning, resource allocation, and compliance with hospital policies. • Oversee and optimize patient care and clinic operations to ensure high-quality service delivery. • Establish department goals, performance standards, and accountability measures for team. • Coordinates clinic space, scheduling, staffing. and equipment to support clinical needs. • Analyze and enhance departmental processes and policies and performance outcomes. • Ensures programs meet accreditation and regulatory standards, including those set by Joint Commission, Magnet, and other applicable accrediting bodies. • Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across specialty clinics. • Support strategic planning and lead execution of key operational initiatives. • Address patient and family concerns through a team-based approach.

+ High-Level Deliverables • EPIC optimization and standardization • Organizational Safety and Compliance Guidelines Metrics (Mandatory Education, Hand Hygiene, etc.) • Joint Commission compliance • Quality metrics and performance improvement projects • Employee engagement • Patient experience • Health portal utilization (Children's Connect) • Policies and procedures • Consistent workflows and processes • Staffing efficiency • Schedule templates and patient access

Education Qualifications

+ Associate's Degree from an accredited school in healthcare, optometry, ophthalmology, healthcare management, or equivalent work experience Required or

+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school in healthcare, optometry, ophthalmology, healthcare management Preferred

Experience Qualifications

+ 10+ years Experience in a leadership role in Ophthalmology, Optical Sales, Optometry (can be substituted for Bachelor's Degree) Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

+ Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Upon Hire Required or

+ American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Upon Hire Required or

+ Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE) Upon Hire Required

Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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**Requisition ID** : 23239