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Beacon Health System

Dir Patient Care Svcs (EGH)

Beacon Health System, Elkhart, Indiana, United States, 46516

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Summary

Reports to the Executive Director or Vice President. Responsible for the around-the-clock management and direction of the patient care area. Coordinates staff, ensures quality cost-effective care, and manages clinical and financial performance. Mission, Values and Service Goals

We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion. Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team. Key Responsibilities

Oversee patient care operations and coordinate quality improvement programs. Develop vision, strategy, and operational goals. Develop and maintain staffing plans and evaluate program performance. Prepare and manage annual capital & operating budgets, monitor financial reports. Ensure compliance with licensure, accreditation, and policy enforcement. Implement clinical and service quality standards, monitor performance, initiate corrective actions. Authorize hiring, orientation, training, evaluation, and discharge of staff. Maintain safe, clean, and orderly patient care environment. Investigate personnel issues and enforce disciplinary action. Foster collaborative relationships among disciplines and departments. Other Functions

Complete other assignments/projects as directed. Collaborate with medical staff and administration on utilization management. Participate in nursing, hospital, and community committees. Leadership Competencies

Drives Results; Customer Focus; Instills Trust; Collaborates; Communicates Effectively. Organizational Requirements

Attend department meetings, complete mandatory education. Maintain licensing and certifications, including BCLS (CPR). Apply universal precautions and ergonomic techniques. Adhere to regulatory requirements and compliance. Commitment to Beacon Way

Leverage innovation, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, build greatness, use information, communicate clearly. Education and Experience

Master of Science Degree in Nursing or related field. Registered Nurse license in Indiana. 2-5 years of related experience; supervisory experience required. Knowledge & Skills

Coaching and facilitation. Business and human resource skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of leadership for planning, staffing, evaluating healthcare management. Problem solving and decision making. Proactive, results‑oriented approach. Working Conditions

Office and patient care environment, contact with staff, patients, families, agencies. Schedule flexibility; 24/7 operation. Physical Demands

Physical ability and stamina to perform essential functions. Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full‑time Job function

Health Care Provider

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