Director of Patient Care - General Medicine
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100 Years of Patient-Centered Care and Innovation. Celebrating our centennial in 2007, Memorial Hermann's mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve. Memorial Hermann serves the greater Houston community through 11 hospitals and many specialty programs and services, including three premiere Heart & Vascular Institutes, TIRR Memorial Hermann and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute, the Mischer Neuroscience Institute, seven comprehensive Cancer Centers, 25 sports medicine and rehabilitation centers (as of May 2009), 19 diagnostic laboratories, a substance abuse treatment center, 25 outpatient imaging centers and dozens of other specialty and outpatient centers. Memorial Hermann operates one of two level 1 trauma centers in Houston and provides the city's only hospital-based air ambulence program, Life Flight(r), as well as the city's only burn treatment center.

During the past year, our hospitals logged 140,763 inpatient admissions; 641,919 outpatient visits; 377,256 emergency visits; nearly 3,000 Life Flight missions; and 25,411 newborn deliveries - all made possible by the commitment of the system's 19,500 dedicated employees. Memorial Hermann makes a real difference in the health of the community, annually contributing in excess of $300 million in the form of uncompensated care and community benefit programs, including an award-winning network of public school-based health centers.

Working with our 4,178 medical staff physicians, Memorial Hermann in 2007 achieved numerous awards for clinical excellence.

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Job Description 

Director of Patient Care - General Medicine

 

 

 

This position is located in Texas Medical Center - Houston, TX 
 

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, Memorial Hermann offers world-class facilities, competitive pay, relocation assistance and shift differentials, as well as a great benefits program, including:

 

• First-day employment benefits eligibility
• Dental and life insurance
• Progressive educational opportunities
• A wonderful tuition reimbursement program and much more!

 

We believe that excellence is the result of always striving to be your best. If you're excited about working with the best, then we challenge you to reach for success at Memorial Hermann. We have been recognized as one of Houston's "Best Places to Work", for five years in a row by the Houston Business Journal. We are located in Houston, the 4th largest US city & ranked as the 2nd best market in the US for registered nurses.

 

Come experience great outdoor activities year-round, cultural excellence, professional sports teams, world-renowned universities, great schools, a low cost of living and no state income tax. Apply online today at www.memorialhermann.org/careers

 


Job Requirements 

 

Director of Patient Care - General Medicine

 

 

1. Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing - Master's degree required.

2. Current licensure through the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

3. At least five years of progressive clinical leadership experience required. 

4. MHHS Leadership Certification and ongoing leadership training/program/hours (within first 2 years of employment)

5. Professional Certification in clinical area or management

6. Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating both Behaviors and Operating Principles in all internal and external customer interactions. Performs duties with accountability, competency, innovation, collaboration, compassion and respect to create the best possible outcomes with exceptional customer experiences.

 

 

 

 


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