Geriatric Program Manager in Royal Leamington Spa

The Geriatrics Program Manager is responsible for overseeing Kent Hospital’s various geriatric-focused accreditations and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and rules as they relate to the geriatric population. This includes the development of these programs, coordination of staff across disciplines and operating units, collaborating with education, management of ongoing compliance with program quality indicators and participation requirements, coordination of ongoing multidisciplinary team meetings, and acting as a liaison between the hospital, geriatrics, emergency room, and surgical practice(s). The program manager will also work with CNE physician relations staff, community physicians, and CNE marketing to assist in the promotion of the programs to all physicians in Rhode Island.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

• Bachelor's required, Master's preferred (Field of study: Healthcare related (nursing preferred))
• Experience participating in and leading quality improvement or process improvement initiatives in the hospital setting.
• Program or project management experience or certification.
• Be a respected clinician, willing to provide advice, education, feedback and mentoring to department members and other colleagues.
• Be willing to work in a team environment to promote excellent care at Kent Hospital and in the community.
• Be willing to promote Kent Hospital’s capabilities to the community and to advocate for Kent and Kent’s patients.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.