Nursing Management

1.0 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shifts

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is the heart and soul of Stanford Children’s Health. Nationally ranked and internationally recognized, our 311-bed hospital is devoted entirely to pediatrics and obstetrics. Our six centers of excellence provide comprehensive services and deep expertise in key obstetric and pediatric areas: brain & behavior, cancer, heart, pregnancy & newborn, pulmonary and transplant. We also provide an additional, wide range of services for babies, kids and pregnant moms.

This position is responsible for providing overall leadership, growth, accountability, sustainability and consumer experience for the Cancer, Complex Care and Pulmonary Centers of Excellence as well as Medical Specialty Services resulting in high quality outcomes, growth in strategic services and cost effective performance. Responsible for operations of critical departments and business / market development for the clinical services across the continuum of care. Plans, directs, coordinates and serves as the administrative leader for various center and services, projects and programs. Leads and develops the strategic plan and marketing / business development tactics for these services. Serves as the primary liaison to Executive Leadership for these services and functions as a primary hospital representative to the School of Medicine (and others) for these services. Works closely with the medical leadership regarding Cancer, Complex Care, Pulmonary and Medical Specialties patient services and business planning including delivery of services, state of relevant technology and equipment, revenue generation, establishment and reimbursement for charges, budget and all other related administrative matters. Evaluates and implements improvements in patient care, operational efficiencies, performance methods and employee issues. Oversees and improves Profit/Loss performance for these services, makes recommendations and improves profitability with balanced focus on both revenue and expense.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with medical staff, executive administration, department managers and staff at all levels to develop goals, objectives, strategy and business plans for continued growth and development of Cancer, complex care, pulmonary centers of excellence and medical specialty services.

• Develops consolidated operating budgets including projected requirements with justifications and forecasting cash flow needs for submission to Departmental and Hospital Business Office. Monitors performance against budget and analyzes all variances.

• Develops cost analysis systems for all patients in the Cancer, Complex Care, Pulmonary and Medical Specialty services operating areas to insure that LPCH is competitive in the marketplace for the services provided.

• Expands business and referral relationships and working with medical staff leaders to support the growth of such strategic services and relationships at LPCH. Works in collaboration with Joint Venture partners as appropriate in the cancer, complex care, pulmonary centers of excellence and medical specialties services.

• Responsible for developing strategic business and marketing plans for the centers and services to ensure growth, stability and strong financial performance for these programs at LPCH.

• Identifies and implements best practices in resource utilization management, contracting and marketing.

• Interacts with and serves as a primary resource to individuals responsible for coordinating all aspects of the delivery of service within the centers and services.

• Oversees clinical benchmarking and public reporting processes of the centers and services and organizes medical staff and clinical team strategies to improve outcomes and efficiencies (i.e.., length of stay) for key populations in the service.

• Oversees the utilization of advanced practice nursing (NP's, Clinical Coordinators) and Physician Assistants in the service to support growth of strategic clinical services and provision of quality patient care.

• Responsible for clinical operations and business of key departments related to the service. Serves as a key resource to the Clinic/ Ambulatory and FPO Administration on the management and oversight of clinic operations for the centers and services (cancer, complex care, pulmonary and medical specialties).

• Responsible for improving Profit/Loss Performance for these centers of excellence and services and working with medical and clinical staff to achieve optimal efficiencies.

• Works with the Medical Directors; the Directors of Finance and Administration to identify and plan program functions to improve the appropriate utilization of all services within the cancer, complex care, pulmonary and medical specialties centers and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Master's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience: Broad and extensive experience managing and leading programs, work units or departments of comparable size, scope and complexity. Ten years of management experience in a health care setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting and advising as well as prepare clear, comprehensive written and oral reports and materials

• Ability to establish and maintain excellent client relationship, exhibit exemplary interpersonal skills and exercise sound judgment and professionalism in business and personnel matters.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a highly matrixed environment.

• Ability to establish the strategic direction and business plans for a functional group.

• Ability to manage, coach and develop employees.

• Ability to provide leadership and influence others.

• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.  Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.