Advance Heart Failure, Transplant and MCS Program Manager

Intermountain Health

2d • $59 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the strategic leadership, program development, finance and budgeting, program evaluation, and integration of ambulatory and acute advanced heart failure services including adult heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support. A primary responsibility is to elevate the reputation of the program to national prominence and create a destination program for heart failure and transplant services. Essential Functions Leads strategic planning and set vision for advanced heart failure services at Intermountain Medical Center and system-wide adult heart transplant program. Develops departmental plans, including business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities. Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility. Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives. Builds and maintain strong relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to support advanced heart failure and transplant initiatives. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and publications designed to meet the needs of nurses, medical personnel, patients, families and the community. Guides marketing and fundraising efforts to promote and grow programs and secure funding. Supervises financial and budget management for all areas within the portfolio. Ensures quality assurance, compliance oversight, and the continuous evaluation of services provided. Facilitates collaboration and alignment with enterprise, region, and market clinical and operational leadership. Provides leadership to managers; may also provide leadership to supervisors and/or professional staff. Has accountability for the performance and results of multiple related units. Partners with various facility and system physician leaders to develop, implement and monitor strategic program growth. Provides regular reports on key metrics and ensure local leadership understands the value provided. Collaborates with Utah Cardiac Consortium on Transplant Quality Outcomes, Education, Resources and Protocols. Works collaboratively with key stakeholders and various shared services to develop processes, tools, and policies to ensure appropriate utilization management and to achieve program goals. Participates in system wide Cardiovascular related teams. Works closely with Medical Directors and Physician leaders to provide support and education, facilitate standardization, and create best practices for issues related to level of care, appropriateness, documentation, and other related issues that require clinical input. Assists in or coordinate obtaining and maintaining certifications or program recognitions that support best patient care to include the Ventricular Assist Device disease specific certification with The Joint Commission, as well as the United Network for Organ Sharing and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Participates in or establish Advanced Heart Failure meetings to assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems to define, measure, and improve quality as well as optimize the delivery of clinical programs throughout the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Two years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Five years of Leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement.
• Experience facilitating interdisciplinary teams and developing effective relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a healthcare or business field. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Two or more years of experience in heart failure, organ transplant, and/or healthcare regulatory interpretation.
• Experience managing complex services lines within a large healthcare facility
• Current RN License in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic planning and set vision for advanced heart failure services at Intermountain Medical Center and system-wide adult heart transplant program.
• Develops departmental plans, including business, production, operational and/or organizational priorities.
• Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility.
• Builds and maintain strong relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to support advanced heart failure and transplant initiatives.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and publications designed to meet the needs of nurses, medical personnel, patients, families and the community.
• Guides marketing and fundraising efforts to promote and grow programs and secure funding.
• Supervises financial and budget management for all areas within the portfolio.
• Ensures quality assurance, compliance oversight, and the continuous evaluation of services provided.
• Facilitates collaboration and alignment with enterprise, region, and market clinical and operational leadership.
• Provides leadership to managers; may also provide leadership to supervisors and/or professional staff.
• Has accountability for the performance and results of multiple related units.
• Partners with various facility and system physician leaders to develop, implement and monitor strategic program growth.
• Provides regular reports on key metrics and ensure local leadership understands the value provided.
• Collaborates with Utah Cardiac Consortium on Transplant Quality Outcomes, Education, Resources and Protocols.
• Works collaboratively with key stakeholders and various shared services to develop processes, tools, and policies to ensure appropriate utilization management and to achieve program goals.
• Participates in system wide Cardiovascular related teams.
• Works closely with Medical Directors and Physician leaders to provide support and education, facilitate standardization, and create best practices for issues related to level of care, appropriateness, documentation, and other related issues that require clinical input.
• Assists in or coordinate obtaining and maintaining certifications or program recognitions that support best patient care to include the Ventricular Assist Device disease specific certification with The Joint Commission, as well as the United Network for Organ Sharing and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
• Participates in or establish Advanced Heart Failure meetings to assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems to define, measure, and improve quality as well as optimize the delivery of clinical programs throughout the community.

Benefits

• With this position, you are eligible to participate in the Annual Pay for Performance (AP4P) Plan.
• This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity.
• The AP4P award opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary.
• Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Board-approved goals.
• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager