VP, Hospital & Procedural Operations

Overview

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Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The VP of Hospital and Procedural Operations leads in developing the philosophy, goals, and objectives for hospital operations and procedural areas at surgical specialty hospital.

• Provides administrative and financial accountability for planning, directing, staffing, coordinating, and controlling functions and activities of all phases of Perioperative Services and Hospital Operations including Operating Room, Pre-/Postoperative Units, Preadmission Testing, Sterile Processing, ICU and Acute Care Inpatient Units as well as guiding support functions of the hospital
• Promotes increased case volume/market share through development and provision of operationally marketable surgery program, assurance of positive relations with Surgeons, and provision of patient service-oriented surgical and inpatient programs
• Manages the overall hospital operations in accordance with Hospital administered policies, standards of nursing and clinical practices, and governmental regulations providing excellent care for all patients
• Provides nursing and operational accountability for the quality improvement program in collaboration with interdisciplinary team including surgeons and anesthesia
• Implements standards and administers clinical practice, evaluates clinical outcomes, and maintains patients' clinical records
• Works collaboratively with other members of the medical staff, other Hospital Departmental Managers, and Hospital Administration
• Plans, directs, coordinates, implements, delegates, controls, and evaluates the continuity of care, quality of care, and customer services consistent with departmental best practice standards and objectives
• Designs, develops, organizes, directs, measures, and promotes programs to the medical staff and Hospital Administration
• Makes necessary changes to procedures and programs to promote practices that are responsive to patient's needs
• Monitors and assures compliance with regulatory and accrediting organizations and Hospital policies for the safe and efficient delivery of quality patient care
• Completes and approves annual operations, capital expense and FTE budgets
• Directs necessary analysis, factoring financial need into budget projections, and presents proposed budgets for final approval
• Develops, implements, monitors, and measures programs for staff recruitment and retention
• Leads or facilitates all standing committees
• Communicates with Physicians and works closely with the Medical Directors to maintain a high standard of medical care and development of client relationships with Surgeons, Anesthesia and Hospital Medicine
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the development of initiatives for process improvement, focusing on optimizing patient experience, workforce utilization, and achieving quality goals
• Ensures the consistent and effective execution of key systems and processes that make effective use of organizational resources
• Creates a work environment in which employees are committed to their organization and feel pride and job ownership
• Builds strategic alliances and partnerships within the organization to collaboratively execute business strategies optimizing ambulatory and inpatient operations and effectively incorporating customer perspectives
• Possesses knowledge of professional standards, principles, and procedures
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Possesses knowledge of Joint Commission guidelines and state/federal regulations and standards
• Demonstrates strong financial, marketing, and personnel management skills
• Demonstrates strong project management and change managements skills
• Demonstrates strong strategic planning and data analytics skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills with emphasis on staff retention
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems and software

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a master's degree in business, finance, healthcare or related science field required
• Requires seven years progressive acute care or professional business management experience
• Strong communication and organizational/planning skills with demonstrated leadership abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Surgical or procedural experience strongly preferred

2. Ideal candidate would have experience in overseeing a service line and operations in a complex fast paced academic hospital system

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.