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DIRECTOR NURSING FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
General Summary:
The Director of the Office of Nursing Financial and Management Systems is a member of the administrative team of the Division of Nursing. The primary role of the Director is to provide financial management expertise to the Division for strategic planning, budgeting, analysis and decision-making. The Director works collaboratively with other members of the administrative team to achieve divisional and organizational goals. The Director acts as a liaison with other hospital department managers to meet the financial management information needs of the hospital. S/He prepares and/or examines various financial and non-financial reports and analyzes the impact of actual and/or proposed operational changes in meeting corporate and divisional initiatives.
The Director coordinates the preparation and monitoring of the divisional budget and oversees the monthly report of financial performance as well as other regulatory and benchmarking reports. S/He interacts with the Nursing Directors, cost center administrators, and Unit Directors to develop their financial skills with regard to budget development and ongoing financial management. The Director assists the VP to position the Division to maximize financial resources in order to achieve goals and objectives. The Director also oversees and provides direction for the implementation and use of nursing management reporting systems. The Director exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Knowledge:
1. Nursing background strongly preferred; healthcare experience required.
2. Master's degree in nursing administration, business or health administration, finance, or health systems management is required.
3. Three years recent administrative experience in an acute care setting is desirable
Skills:
1. Analytical ability is required
2. Communication skill is required in order to lead and teach.
3. Advanced information systems and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) are required
4. Interact effectively with others in difficult situations
Abilities:
1. Work requires lifting or carrying objects 25lbs.
2. The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine reports is required.