IS Director, Development

Job Title

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job manages corporate system teams, day-to-day individual and team dynamics, work prioritization, quality, fiscal stewardship, project strategy and management of all aspects of a project life cycle. Manages direct reports who are involved in the day-to-day operations of the support for corporate systems; provides strategy input, guidance and steering to information services senior leadership and application-level players in their area of expertise; and provides mentoring and coaching associated with performance development and project management. Makes decisions for large projects with broad impact, serves as the central point of communication and coordination for the teams, influences and directs internal communications and change management and coordinates overall project needs.

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree.

Preferred - Master's degree in finance, business administration or related field.

Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

Required - 5 years of related experience including three years supervision or management experience.

Preferred - Experience in an information technology setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule, including working more than eight hours a day.

Job Duties

• Directs daily operations of the department.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and conducts performance reviews of employees.
• Develops appropriate budgets.
• Makes recommendations for long-range plans which support the company's mission to senior management.
• Develops and revises organizational structures to meet functional needs and ensures communication, reporting, and incentives align people and processes.
• Manages application support and strategies.
• Evaluates new system requests for duplication with current systems and ensures adherence to current information services standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Must be able to sit and for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.