Stormont Vail Health · 17 hours ago
Program Manager - PCS Administration - FT - Day
Topeka, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expStormont Vail Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Program Manager for PCS Administration. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating nursing departments to maintain patient care standards, while also focusing on process improvement and data analysis to enhance clinical applications and patient outcomes.
Health CareHospitalMedicalMental HealthPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Coordinating patient care management across the continuum of care, including planning and implementing of clinical protocols/practice management guidelines, monitoring care of patients by department rounds
Recommends changes in policies/procedures of departments/areas of responsibility to assure continued quality of care and adherence to standards of care for patients. Provides/Organizes outreach education to other community groups as directed by department leadership
Responsible for the compilation and analysis of data, which supports quality and performance improvement in order to fulfill regulatory commitments. Enters information into national registries and databases as determined by the organization. with accuracy and efficiency
Evaluates the performance of care and treatment of patients. Provides for effective problem resolution/process improvement within established guidelines. Provides and maintains effective communication with other members of hospital administration, department heads, medical staff and the community
Analyzes data, conducts in-depth process reviews with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve quality outcomes. Identifies challenges and barriers to performance improvement and works collaboratively to find successful solutions. As a subject matter expert, provides evidence based, best practice guidance to facilitate promotion of positive patient outcomes, educates stakeholders on quality measures, gaps in care delivery and opportunities for process improvement
Functions as a member of an integrated multidisciplinary professional team in the ongoing accurate assessment of current processes and practices
Acts as a resource to all members of the health care team related to provision of care, enhancing assessment skills of others, establishment of appropriate care standards, and determination of realistic goals for optimal patient outcome
Ensures that materials are standardized and consistent with best practice standards and clinical pathways in place. Accountable for working with physicians and staff to continuously re-evaluate as needed to maintain high quality of care standards. Leads department metric data outcomes and areas of improvement. Accountable for key performance measures as established by all governing and accrediting bodies. Works with the interdisciplinary team to identify and track key performance measures
Participates in staff education as needed for new process implementations and procedure changes. Creates and maintains an overall training schedule for on-going and new hires. Works closely with department manager to identify education needs and to develop appropriate actions plans
Regularly attends monthly meetings that involve improvement efforts. Maintains flexible work hours to accommodate patients and physicians
Communicates and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Teaches TJC standards (i.e. universal protocols, medication safe policies). Educates and monitor outcomes for NDNQI nurses (HCAHPS) sensitive indicators
Evaluates the effectiveness of the department programs, provides feedback and offers suggestions for improving or revision
Participates in Shared Governance Councils. Participates in the development and revision of departmental policies and procedures
Serves as liaison between IS and patient care staff including physicians with user concerns regarding EPIC and work to resolve their issues
Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statues and regulations therein
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN). Meets educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by Department Director
3 years Nursing experience
Experience with performance improvement, quality management and standards compliance. LEAN is preferred
Demonstrated success in clinical practice and team building. Ability to lead through influence in a complex system environment
Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals and groups of people at all levels in the organization
Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and delegate work assignments; to set priorities and accomplish a wide variety of tasks
Ability to compile, analyze and present data
Knowledge of the administrative, professional and clinical organization of Stormont Vail Health
Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days
Preferred
1 year Management experience
Experience with Microsoft Suites including Visio
Company
Stormont Vail Health
Stormont Vail Hospital provides primary care, pediatric care, mental health express care clinic services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.22MKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2023-06-20Grant· $0.22M
Leadership Team
Maynard Oliverius
Health system CEO (retired)
Randy Peterson
President/CEO
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2025-06-12
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