Program Director Pediatric Transplant Program

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Organization:

In-Patient Nrs Practnrs 40

Job Summary:

In collaboration with executive entity leaders, identify, improve, and support pediatric solid organ transplant program. Create strategic planning and business development, oversee operational performance and growth objectives. Advances the pediatric transplant program in the community, executes projects to advance overall performance through operational, personnel and fiscal strategies.

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Position Hours:

• Monday through Friday

• Days

• Full-Time

Department Summary:

Monroe Carell is a leading provider of pediatric organ transplantation in the United States, giving our smallest patients hope for a healthier tomorrow. We perform heart, liver and kidney transplants, and dual organ transplants such as liver/heart and liver/kidney. Our specialists offer innovative treatment options that allow us to serve more patients, including high-risk patients who may not be candidates for transplant at other medical centers. 

• Registered Nurse (RN) Required

• Masters Degree Required

• Transplant Experience Strongly Preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaborates with the VUMC Transplant Center and the Pediatric Transplant Medical Director to establish and grow both internal and external referral networks for pediatric solid organ transplants. Develops strategic plans, outcome measures, and ongoing strategies to ensure growth for pediatric solid organ transplant programs as a service line for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
• Partners with Marketing, Communications, and others to develop outreach materials, external communication efforts, education/training programs, and participation in community relations activities.
• Collaborates with agencies providing organs and timely transfer of transplantation (UNOS/OPTN) and community support agencies (ALF, AHA, TKF, TDS, etc.)
• Ensures that the mission, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Monroe Carell Transplant program are communicated, understood, and accomplished by staff/faculty. Facilitates a patient and family centered approach across the healthcare continuum. Develops policies and procedures related to pediatric transplant in collaboration with the VUMC Transplant Center and Monroe Carell hospital/department leadership.
• May evaluate or provide input into the performance appraisals of Transplant Center staff.
• Develops and implement systems and processes are in place to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of patient scheduling, patient flow and maintenance of patient data.
• Develops and manages transplant operating and capital budgets. In partnership with the VUMC Transplant Center and Monroe Carell Finance, produces and distributes financial reviews and develops action plans to ensure alignment with VUMC and Monroe Carell budget and growth targets reporting of service line profitability.
• Participates and/or leads pediatric Transplant committees, workgroups, and task forces. Serves on hospital and community committees as designated.
• Develops, implements, monitors, analyzes, evaluates, and reports continuous quality improvement initiatives for the transplant program in partnership with the VUMC Transplant Center and the Monroe Carell department of Performance Management and Improvement. Manages all data related to pediatric transplant and enters data into appropriate databases in partnership with the VUMC Transplant Center. Collaborates with clinicians to participate in evidence-based practice and research activities.
• Ensures compliance with all professional, governmental, and transplant regulatory agency standards in partnership with the VUMC Transplant Center and VUMC department of Standards and Accreditation. Oversees and coordinates the timely and accurate preparation and submission of pediatric transplant data as required by regulatory agencies and managed care companies.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Continuous Process Improvement (Advanced): Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.  Coaches senior and executive leadership in defining metrics and goals.
• Analytical Skills (Advanced): The process of identifying, evaluating, interpreting and organizing data. It includes sorting through data to identify patterns and establish relationships for decision making.
• Project Planning (Advanced): Demonstrates ability to forecast resource needs, identify and break work down into discrete and measurable tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, prepare acceptance criteria and organize work for large, complex projects requiring diverse functions and/or operations. Continuously monitors and follows up on buyins and commitments. Competently handles multiple projects simultaneously, balancing and scheduling tasks requiring dependencies and those which can be accomplished independently. Accurately estimates and plans complex projects and assignments. Maintains perspective between the overall picture and the details. Is proficient in the advanced features of project management tools.
• Process Improvement (Advanced): Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Master's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.