Director Of Hospital Applications
About The Position
The Director of Hospital Applications leads the Application Services Team and is accountable for understanding the administrative, business, and clinical needs of Hospital for Special Care. The role defines requirements, develops solutions, implements systems, and manages and supports installed applications. The Director oversees projects from initiation through completion, including project planning, change control, reporting, implementation, and delivery of agreed solutions. The role coordinates system design and testing, supports end users during activations, and administers applications, software, databases, and analytical software packages. It also manages and develops assigned staff, prepares budgets, and collaborates with the CIO and IT leadership team to develop and execute the organization’s IT strategy. The work environment is climate controlled and pleasant. The position involves working independently and in teams, with occasional schedule flexibility to accommodate changing business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or a health care-related field.
- Three to five years of experience in a health care environment.
- One to two years of experience with hospital applications, including business and clinical applications.
- Ability to analyze workflow and recommend process improvements and/or automation.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to lead cross-functional project teams, coordinate workflows, and develop project plans in support of strategic organizational goals.
- Demonstrated success working with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated supervisory capability to provide staff guidance, direction, and oversight.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Data analysis and/or data modeling experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of projects from initiation to completion, report project variables in a timely manner, and deliver agreed solutions on schedule and to profitability targets.
- Create and update project plans, including handling change controls.
- Meet with business areas to establish priorities supporting department business objectives, and determine timelines and resources needed to implement and complete projects.
- Coordinate system design, testing, and implementation; provide activation support to end users as needed through system building, design, and implementation.
- Administer and maintain applications, software, databases, and analytical software packages that support those applications.
- Manage and motivate project teams, support individual development through objective setting and regular performance feedback, and complete project appraisals on time.
- Manage employee performance throughout the year, evaluate assigned staff, and provide leadership and direction to promote professional growth and development.
- Prepare budgets and ensure compliance with allocated funding.
- Collaborate with the CIO and IT leadership team to develop and execute the HSC IT Strategy.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical and dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match of up to 6%
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Employee wellness programs with access to an onsite fitness and aquatics center
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee recognition and appreciation initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
