About this role
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
About the Facility
Learn more about Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, including our teams, culture, and campus environment:
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center | Wellstar Health System
Hours: Full Time 40 hours/week.
Job Summary
Manages and supports administrative, financial and operational oversight within Wellstar Health System's Shared Services Nursing and leads the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies related to Wellstar Nursing's strategic business operations. In collaboration with WHS CNE and nursing leaders, accountable for development of annual operating plan; leads the preparation and management of WHS nursing administration and Center for Nursing Excellence budget, preparation of capital expenditure budget, cost analyses, pro forma development and change management activities associated with major initiatives.
Responsible for developing reports for nursing leadership pertaining to nursing business operations. Collaborates with data analytics to foster transparency and access to relevant reports and data for nursing leadership. Maintains working and current knowledge of nursing productivity, pay practices, workforce/pipeline and retention efforts across WHS nursing. Serves as system nursing business liaison to finance and human resources. This position reports directly to WHS's EVP and Chief Nurse Executive.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Business analysis for nursing
Provides financial training and support for nursing leadership at all levels across WHS.
Reviews nursing budgets monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance with goals and expectations.
Prepares variance analysis monthly, and more frequently as requested, to meet needs of nursing leadership
Works with nurse leaders as required for budgeting/financial purposes.
Functions as a conduit for communications to finance, human resources and data analytics
Provides financial analysis of any proposed contracts for nursing. As directed, provides feedback to the Director or other management staff about nursing contracts. Tracks all nursing contracts from review, approval to implementation.
Evaluates opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies for nursing.
Prepares trending analysis as requested.
Coordinates the capital/operating budget process.
Works with nurse leaders to determine capital and operating needs.
Assists in prioritization of capital needs.
Updates nursing leadership as requested on status of capital budget projects and availability of capital and operating budget funds. Assists in processing capital requisitions, ensuring that budgeted parameters are adhered to.
Analyze and interpret reports provided regarding cost and productivity.
Reviews productivity data for accuracy and provides information to nursing leadership for opportunities to enhance financial performance. Coordinates data with decision support department to validate accuracy for nursing.
Makes recommendations to nursing leadership as to how best to meet these goals.
Serves as support and key lead for nursing strategic planning and tracking of goals.
Maintains detailed knowledge of system and hospital strategies and objectives; identifies opportunities for improvement and ensures hospital initiatives are consistent with and contributing to System objectives.
Maintains knowledge of healthcare environment both locally and nationally to identify opportunities and threats; communicates internally as appropriate and incorporates into planning process.
Actively participates with CNE, and other teams that support hospital and system goal achievement.
Financial Analysis
Reviews and assists nursing research and grant study budgets.
Develops appropriate costing models for nursing research and nursing grant funded projects.
Communicates with other system departments to obtain appropriate financial information.
Performs contract and budget negotiations.
Works closely with finance and/or system departments to ensure compliance with proper billing and reimbursement procedures.
Assists Leadership Team to meet all goals.
Actively participates in Leadership WellStar - by completing Cascade Learning Modules.
Utilizes scripting and rounding to improve customer service.
Assumes responsibilities for all other duties assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
- Accredited Program Information Technology or Accredited Program Information Systems or Accredited Program Business Administration/Management or Accredited Program Finance or Accredited Program Other / Related Field
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Additional License(s) and Certification(s)
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare setting Required and
Experience with budgeting, statistics, systems analysis, and/or project management Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Must be able to establish excellent working relationships with physicians, staff and other hospital departments
Financial analysis, Presentation skills, knowledge of systems, knowledge of LEAN processes
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead a group through change
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.