Director, Planning & Development

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about healthcare and looking to start the next chapter in your career? Are you interested in a rare opportunity to reopen an established and well-respected hospital in a brand-new facility and provide the service and care to the community that larger institutions don’t?

Do you want to work for an employer that values you and offers an award-winning company culture, work-life balance, and opportunities for advancement?

If you answered yes to the above, we want to hear from you! We are New Orleans’ premier boutique surgical hospital, and we are looking for talented and experienced candidates to immediately join our team ahead of our upcoming reopening.

Job Description

Summary : A self-starter that is responsible for the planning, organizing and directing of functions of the Information Systems department and the Facility / Maintenance department.

Resolves complex organizational and technological problems.

Essential Functions

Information Technology

• Directs the functions of the Information Systems Department including information technology and telecommunications.
• Develops, implements, evaluates information technology programs based on systems analysis.
• Establishes policies and procedures for the procurement, installation and support of computers, application systems and communications and telecommunications systems.
• Develops strategies for the Internet and Intranet as well as internal communication infrastructure.
• Confers with administration and department managers to determine information technology and communication needs.
• Aligns information technology with the business needs of the facility to include EHR and lead education initiatives for Physicians and Staff.
• Keeps current with principles and practices, technology, regulations and standards that apply to healthcare information technology and communications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of software, hardware, and data networks.
• Oversees all information technology projects; design, plans, specifications, estimates, reports and recommendations.
• Presents to Administration and / or its committees periodic reports reflecting the activities of the Information Systems Department.
• Participates in Administrative and QAPI meetings.

Building Maintenance

• Have working knowledge of DNV regulations / requirements as it relates to the facility and emergency management.
• Develop, maintain and update a well-executed maintenance program to include monitoring costs within that department, negotiating with suppliers, etc.
• Experienced with building projects to include build outs, expansions, mobile operating business and its related budgets and timing.
• Inspects grounds & common areas daily.
• Troubleshoots repair issues.
• Supervises inspections on the fire protection systems as required by code.
• Monitors all maintenance logs.
• Communicates with management about complaints or violations.
• Arranges for, schedules and manages outside repair vendors and construction services.
• Trains Maintenance department staff members; annually evaluates maintenance staff performance.
• Works with contractors and vendors to provide the services as necessary to keep with hospital operating at maximum efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in data processing, systems analysis, computer operations and programming, project management and supervision.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Knowledge of information technology applications used in the healthcare industry.
• Knowledgeable of computer center operations and procedures and systems analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of HIPAA regulations and other state and federal privacy and confidentiality of information requirements.
• Current membership in the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). DNV regulations / requirements for a healthcare facility.

EEO Statement Our corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis ( protected class ) including, but not limited to : race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), age, disability, citizenship status, status as a current or former uniformed servicemember, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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