Director - Throughput - Nursing & Operations, Mercy South

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Serves as the Administrative Director for the identified areas and Service Lines to develop and enforce policies and procedures, to operationalize budgetary decisions for areas of responsibility and participate in strategic planning for the Hospital.
Primary functions of the role are (1) serve as a co-chair in the management and leadership of the Service Line; (2) work directly with Department and Medical Director(s) and others to position the Service Line as a regional center of excellence; (3) work directly with Department Managers to provide leadership and guidance in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, staffing, and evaluating each Department; (4) oversee the implementation of the Hospitals philosophy, goals, and objectives; (5) establish standards for clinical and management competency and, (6) represent the areas of responsibility in the strategic planning process. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details:

Mercy South

10010 Kennerly Road

St. Louis, MO 63128

Director - Throughput

Full Time, Exempt

The Director will oversee the Manager of Throughput and have responsibility for the discharge lounge, providing focused leadership for patient flow initiatives and operational execution.

The Director will lead initiatives focused on patient throughput, LOS reduction, discharge performance, and system-wide patient flow. This includes supporting leaders and frontline caregivers in operational execution that enables timely patient movement throughout the hospital.

Education/Experience: BSN in Nursing OR minimum of 5 years of nurse management experience.

Preferred Education: BSN in Nursing or Master's Degree in business/management/health-related field.
Licensure: Must maintain current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice or applicable Compact State Licensure.
Other skills & knowledge: Upholds and role models behaviors of professionalism. Remains knowledgeable in advances in the healthcare environment through continuing education in areas of responsibilities. Is active in community/professional organizations.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Varies according to daily tasks, i.e., administrative versus clinical. Usually works in a clean, air-conditioned area. Variable hours.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.