Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Director, Clinical - Perioperative Services implements and adheres to best clinical practice by team members and physicians within perioperative services with the intent to deliver exceptional care to perioperative patients. Is accountable to ensure processes within the department deliver the highest value for patients. Oversees development of team members and the perioperative leadership team. Is responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, and direct/indirect patient/family centered care through the continuum of perioperative care to include inpatient and outpatient surgery, pre-anesthesia, operating room, post-anesthesia care, and gastrointestinal services. Identifies, develops, and supports customer service, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and financial metrics. Collaborates with leaders to develop division initiatives that focus on team member engagement, process improvement, patient satisfaction, and workplace safety. Works closely with physicians and senior leaders in the development of growth strategies, achievement of targets, and improvement of outcomes.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides strategic planning, program development, labor management, and overall operational administration of the department.

• Effectively directs team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values. Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent team members to meet the needs of the business operations of the department.

• Oversees and ensures accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices.

• Directs multiple departments within perioperative services to ensure efficient work flow processes and care delivery that support quality patient care, exceptional patient experience, and team member engagement.

• Provides support and guidance to the perioperative leadership team to meet key performance metrics as established by ThedaCare.

• Ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

• Oversees and participates in the performance management of team members including setting expectations, recruitment, hiring, coaching, investigations, performance reviews, and terminations.

• Participates in quality initiatives including data analytics, review of literature, and implementation of best practices.

• Participates and ensures accountability with contracted services.

• Is knowledgeable of clinical practices and recommended practices within perioperative services.

• Understands financial reporting metrics, identifies opportunities for enhancements, and implements recommended changes.

• Maximizes the use of established technologies to leverage staffing and quality care improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing

• Eight years of progressive responsibility in a leadership position

• Five years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects

• Wisconsin RN license

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) • • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facility

• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

Yes