Stanford Health Care · 12 hours ago
Senior Program Manager - Transitional Care Programs
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$89.01/hr - $117.94/hr
5+ years expStanford Health Care is a leader in healthcare innovation and patient care. The Senior Program Manager for Transitional Care Programs is responsible for supporting patient care services and improving patient outcomes across the organization, providing leadership and expertise in program management and process improvement.
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Responsibilities
Provide program leadership for large strategic and cross-functional improvement programs as assigned by the Director
Monitor project and program goals to ensure alignment with the operational plan and strategic plan and alignment across the organization (e.g., inpatient, ambulatory care, emergency services, interventional platform, and interprofessional teams)
Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support strategic business goals in collaboration with the Director and other key stakeholders
Identify opportunities for process improvement and use synergies from other projects to design creative solutions for technological and non-technological problems as well as identify future projects
Implements quality control measures to ensure project compliance with department, hospital and university policies, government codes and regulations; also ensures conformance to the requirements of all project participants
Manage program design and structure for department's key initiatives and projects within assigned leadership division, develop strategic input for the Director regarding business objectives of clients for both current and future projects
Coach and mentor department staff through change process and cycles of continuous improvement
Works with various departments and physician groups, develops relationships with key stakeholders, and understands their departmental workflows
Prepares and maintains accurate, coherent, timely and auditable project records and cost estimates, as applicable, within department guidelines
Provides leadership, coordination and support to all team members
Work collaboratively with leadership team to communicate a compelling and inspired vision at achieving clinical excellence
Functions in the role of clinical leader to promote, develop, and assist with fostering shared decision making, innovation and excellence in nursing practice throughout the organization
Oversee the leadership development and professional advancement of high potential nurse leaders at all levels of care
Ensure active involvement of frontline staff in the development of policies, procedures and protocols related to patient care and standards of nursing practice for hospital services, programs and patients
In collaboration with clinical and administrative leadership, assumes system-wide responsibility for coordinating all aspects of special projects for the nursing and inter-professional department and ensures that assigned projects are deployed and hardwired into all areas of the organization
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Five (5) years of progressive responsibility and directly related work experience
Ability to act as both a thought leader and operational expert
Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting and advising, as well as flawless written communication
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, direct and evaluate the work of others
Ability to provide leadership and influence others
Ability to resolve conflicts and/or negotiate with others to achieve positive results; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Knowledge of Lean, JIT, Six Sigma and/or Flow Manufacturing techniques
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project and Outlook
Knowledge of principles of business and management strategic planning, leadership development, and education techniques
CA-RN (Registered Nurse)
Preferred
Masters in Nursing
Management experience
Company
Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.
10001+ employees
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