Director Neurosurgery Wisconsin Market

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Mercyhealth is an integrated health system delivering exceptional, coordinated care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The company has been nationally recognized for its commitment to its people and culture, including being #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50, one of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers, and a Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women. For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, offering routine health care as well as highly specialized care such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, and cancer treatment. This Director Neurosurgery position works closely with the Vice President to align Neuroscience Services goals with the organization's strategic plan, creating and implementing action plans, ensuring program accreditation, collaborating on marketing, and overseeing all operations of the product line programs and clinics. The role involves recruiting, training, and evaluating staff, developing policies, and working with physicians on strategic plans and quality initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing (or similar).
At least three (3) years of responsible management experience in Healthcare specialty care product line area of accountability, preferably in the area of Neuroscience Services.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent grasp of marketing techniques for a complex entity.
Excellent physician relationship skills.
Focus on patients and excellence in quality and satisfaction surrounding patient care.
A coaching attitude and the ability to facilitate teamwork among a diverse group of individuals.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Vice President to ensure that the organization's strategic plan is supported by the Neuroscience Services goals and objectives.
Creates and implements action plans to achieve product line strategies and goals.
Works with Medical Staff leaders and Neuroscience team to assure that the program meets accreditation requirements as appropriate.
Collaborates with the marketing department to develop marketing materials, processes, publication and dissemination of program information e.g. program brochure and website.
Is responsible for planning, directing and supervising all operations of the product line programs and clinics.
Recruits, trains and evaluates team leaders and staff.
Develops, implements, and evaluates product line policies, goals, and objectives to ensure delivery of quality care, efficient operations and compliance to regulations of all regulatory agencies so that the Mercy Health System's Mission, Vision and Values are fulfilled.
Works closely with the program physicians in developing and implementing strategic plans, quality of patient care services and Performance Improvement initiatives.
Interprets and implements department and organizational policies.
Participates in the development and monitoring of product line budgets.
Participates in appropriate organizational committees.
Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superiors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.