Known for innovations in patient care,
and named a recipient of the Leapfrog Group National Top Hospital
Award, Virginia Mason Medical Center is a regional
referral, teaching and research center. In addition to our 336-bed
hospital, Virginia Mason includes a large downtown clinic complex,
neighborhood clinics, an independently funded research center, and
Bailey-Boushay House, a skilled nursing facility and day health
program for persons with AIDS and other complex nursing
needs.
Our vision to be the Quality Leader in healthcare is achieved by
adopting best practices as standard work and by improving systems
via the Virginia Mason Production System, which uses Lean
principles pioneered by Toyota. At Virginia Mason, we strive to
provide the finest health care through an interdisciplinary
approach we call "Team Medicine", which gives every individual the
chance to contribute to the well-being of our patients and the
continuing success of our medical center.
This position is responsible for planning and managing patient
care, nursing and support services in the PACU area. This job
provides overall direction and leadership for day-to-day
operations. The position will provide leadership to develop and
implement strategies and policies to accomplish delivery of
services at best possible levels of cost effectiveness and
stakeholder satisfaction. This job places strong emphasis on the
following outcomes: the achievement of the aggressive development
& dissemination of best practices and the cultivation of a
highly-effective work unit.
Director candidate qualifications: Master's degree in nursing,
healthcare, or business administration required. Licensure as a
Registered Nurse in the state of Washington may be required.
Extensive clinical and business knowledge of the relevant service
line, which may include appropriate certifications. Excellent
organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Understanding
of budgets and planning. Preferred: Five years combined clinical
and supervisory/managerial experience.
Manager candidate qualifications: Master's degree in nursing,
healthcare or business administration or current enrollment in a
program required. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the
state of Washington required. Also required are: Five years acute
care nursing experience, including three years increasingly
responsible management experience; extensive relevant clinical and
business knowledge, which may include appropriate certifications;
excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills; and
an understanding of budgets and planning.
Be a part of the Virginia Mason team where we offer a competitive
salary and comprehensive benefit package including relocation
assistance, all in a wonderful place to live. Seattle is a vibrant
and sophisticated city that offers first-rate restaurants,
shopping, theatre and an abundance of outdoor activities. We are an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
For more information or to apply online, visit our website at http://jobs.VirginiaMason.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
