Director-Perioperative Services and Sterile Processing, Riley Children`s Hospital

Indiana University Health • Indianapolis, IN

30d

About The Position

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Riley Children`s Health leadership team in the role of Administrative Director - Perioperative Services and Sterile Processing. The Director provides strategic leadership, administrative decision-making, and long-term planning for IU Health Perioperative Services and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role ensures the efficient and effective use of personnel, materials, and financial resources to support high-quality patient care. Establishing departmental policy, direction, and accountability for outcomes. Leading integration of perioperative and SPD services in collaboration with hospital leadership, physicians, and emerging delivery systems. Serving as an advisor to metroplex facilities on SPD operations and best practices. Maintaining 24-hour accountability for departmental performance and service delivery. Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Master of Nursing or related fields (e.g. Public Health; Health Administration; Business Administration).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Requires extensive nursing and leadership experience, which is typically gained through seven to ten years of progressive service.
• In-depth understanding of the Career Advancement Program and the ability to articulate the nursing professional practice model and all nursing programs.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Build and promote strong working relationships with all teams throughout the department
• Must have in-depth knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines.
• Will lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Direct accountability for the management and utilization of resources.

Responsibilities

• Establishing departmental policy, direction, and accountability for outcomes.
• Leading integration of perioperative and SPD services in collaboration with hospital leadership, physicians, and emerging delivery systems.
• Serving as an advisor to metroplex facilities on SPD operations and best practices.
• Maintaining 24-hour accountability for departmental performance and service delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees