Position Location:

Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

First Shift

Department:

Information Technology

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

***(6206) DIRECTOR OF HOSPITAL APPLICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing or a health care related field.
• Required: Three to five years of experience within a health care environment.
• Required One to two years’ experience with hospital applications, both business and clinical applications.
• Required: Ability to analyze workflow and make recommendations for improvement and/or automation of processes.
• Required: Exceptional attention to detail.
• Preferred: Data analysis/or data modeling experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams, coordinate workflows, and develop project plans, to support strategic organizational goals.
• Demonstrated success in working with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated supervisory capability to ensure guidance, direction, and oversight of staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director is accountable for leading the Application Services Team. This position is responsible for understanding the administrative, business and clinical needs of HSC- defining requirements, developing solutions, implementing systems, managing and supporting installed applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to sit, walk and stand as needed. It also requires the ability to lift/carry 1--50 pounds occasionally. The ability to be flexible on body positioning as in bending, squatting, balancing reaching and twisting. This position also requires frequent keyboarding and telephone use.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

This position requires high levels of problem solving, written and verbal expression/communication, reading/auditory comprehension to problem solve issues of a complex and sensitive nature.

WORK DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to work both independently as well as in teams. The work environment is climate controlled and pleasant. Occasional flexibility in schedule changes may be needed to accommodate fluctuation in business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage of all aspects of a project from initiation to completion, timely reporting of all project variables, and delivering agreed solutions on schedule and to profitability targets.
• Create and update project plans, including handling of change controls.
• Meet with business areas to establish priorities necessary to meet department business objectives. Ability to ascertain timelines and resources to successfully implement and complete projects.
• Coordinate system design, testing and system implementation. Provides activation support to end users as needed using system building, design and implementations.
• Administer and effectively maintain all applications and other various software/databases as needed: including analytical software packages that support these applications.
• Manage and motivate the project team, nurturing individuals’ development through objective setting, providing regular feedback on performance, and timely completion of project appraisals.
• Manage performance of assigned employees throughout the year. Evaluate assigned staff; provide leadership and direction to promote their professional growth and development.
• Prepare budgets and ensures compliance with allocated funding.
• Collaborate with CIO and IT leadership team to develop and execute the HSC IT Strategy.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $57.92 to $89.79. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.