Ventricular Assist Device and Heart Transplant Manager - (RN) - Maine Health

MaineHealth is looking for a Manager of the Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) and Heart Transplant Programs to manage all aspects of the program, including clinical staff and the programmatic aspects of the program. The Manager is responsible for overseeing people, schedules, payroll, logistics and programmatic growth. The Manager will interface with clinical leadership on a regular basis. This is a rewarding line of work, with great diversity of work and an excellent team.

Primarily responsible for all operational aspects of the assigned program including development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation. Works with other teams and ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner and in coordination with the work teams. Oversees the work of additional staff, if applicable.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of project management, administrative practices and hospital/healthcare systems normally acquired during 3 to 5 years of related work experience. Bachelor's degree in health care or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in health care or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maine.
• Experience: Knowledge of project management, administrative practices and hospital/healthcare systems normally acquired during 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• A high level of analytical skills necessary to assist in the development and implementation of new systems, techniques, to assess patient care and business workflow and/or procedures, to help determine departmental needs, to support improvements in departmental functioning, and to prepare special and recurring reports or analysis. Ability to use a wide array of evaluative and analytic techniques, including quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, including but not limited to the organization and financing of health systems and healthcare, managed care systems, health policy, process improvement, and public health principles.
• Knowledge of, and preferably experience in, clinical process improvement literature, techniques, methods, and facilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and in public presentations; ability to write papers, reports and proposals for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills necessary for project planning, definition, implementation, and evaluation of effectiveness. Ability to lead work teams.
• Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with teams of individuals in diverse settings.
• Knowledge of relevant practice in medical care, patient care, and support systems. Ability to research and synthesize medical and health services literature.