Administrative accountability for leading, managing, supervising and evaluating all aspects of administrative and operational services within Sterile Reprocessing. Assures professional, clinical, and educational excellence in all aspects of Sterile Reprocessing. Provides oversight for the development of safety practices, and enforces regulatory compliance. Assumes responsibility, in conjunction with and in collaborative relationships with the business unit Managers of Sterile Reprocessing. Provides management oversight for the development of sterilization safety standards, quality control of sterilization processes and regulatory compliance. Reports directly to the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer and has a collaborative relationship with Director, Surgery Services and System Director, Sterile Processing to ensure best practices.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required

• Five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience, preferably within sterile reprocessing and surgical services

• Demonstrated success in leading sterile reprocessing units

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong facilitative interpersonal skills; excellent problem solving skills

• Demonstrated innovative, creative leadership style; participative management style

• Knowledge of quality management and service excellence

• Interpersonal skills to effectively lead assigned personnel and to communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel

• Analytical skills to evaluate procedures, techniques, assess problems and identify solutions

• Clinical knowledge to evaluate both safety and maintenance of regulatory standards within sterile reprocessing

• Computer skills including Word and Excel

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Nursing or related field is highly preferred

• Two (2) years in a Managerial role preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital

• Department: Central Sterile Supply

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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