Director, Clinical Projects

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing clinical leadership and project oversight for implementation of clinical projects.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provides clinical leadership in implementation of the clinical initiative;
  Coordinates and directs meetings of the project implementation workgroup.
• Works closely with the technical project manager to ensure timely and effective completion of project milestones.
• Assures that revenue, expenses, contribution margin and FTE’s meet or exceed budget; prepares and submits budget and related reports; forecasts and accurately projects expenses; takes corrective action to address negative variances; identifies and proposes capital budget items appropriately.
• Develops and coordinates the communication, education and training plan related to the clinical implementation project.
• Assists leadership in the implementation and compliance of campus quality programs, including hand hygiene, etc.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing;
Bachelors degree or alternate educational plan;
Advanced degree preferred

• Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing

Experience / Knowledge /

Skills:

• Minimum eight (8) to 10 years clinical experience
• Management experience preferred
• Experience in change management and implementation of innovative programs
• Demonstrated pattern of growth in the ability to lead others
• Planning and organizational skills