Job Description

The Vice President - Procedures & Operations reports to the Administrator of Baptist Hospital. In collaboration with the team of direct reports, the Vice President is responsible for the administrative oversight and direction of professional services including Surgical Services, Electrophysiology Services, Cardiovascular Services, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Ambulatory Surgery Centers and other departments as assigned. The Vice President oversees setting objectives, planning, staffing, and managing the activities of assigned departments/areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Consults with and advises the Hospital Administrator of opportunities within hospital departments and overall operations of the hospital, including but not limited to recommending changes in administrative policies to carry out objectives of the hospital more effectively.
Assists the Administrator and the executive team by participating in the hospital's short- and long-range planning function.
Leads the preparation of hospital/departmental budgets and allocation of funds based upon reviews of department estimates/recommendations and familiarity with operating procedures and cost/revenue projections, and reviews all department requests for capital expense items and submitting same, with recommendations to the Hospital Administrator.
Leads department heads in the development of operating plans and policies which support Hospital goals, improve quality, and reduce the cost of health care for patients. Drives innovation and strategic growth.
Ensures the efficient, economic, and quality performance of assigned departments of responsibility to support or provide quality health care services. Ensures that departments comply with federal and state laws and regulations of the DNV, and regulatory agencies as well as other accrediting or certifying organizations.
Meets with members of the community, promoting good hospital public relations and attending meetings of professional, civic, and service organizations as a hospital representative. Actively engages in the local community and develop relationships with community stakeholders.
Builds and maintains close working relationships with peers including the Vice President of Nursing and Chief Medical Officer their respective Vice Presidents, peers, and other leaders.
Enhances a culture of accountability focused on continuous performance improvement, teamwork, financial metrics, patient satisfaction, and safety. Continues to emphasize a renewed focus on innovative strategies and process improvement to enhance operations and outcomes.
Works with Baptist Hospital Administration and leadership team to grow market share by ensuring customer service and employee engagement are paramount for success of the hospital and system.
Develops collaborative provider relationships by fostering an open and communicative environment to resolve issues and move the organization forward to the next level of care quality. This includes partnering with peers and engaging with physician leadership across the organization to enhance clinical integration, physician alignment, and engagement.
Serves as a resource to staff and by empowering team members at all levels of the organization to be collaborative, innovative, and action-oriented such that decisions can be made in a timely manner.
Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization's overall mission.
Is responsible for department's operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Manage team members which include orientation, development and evaluation of personnel, and monitoring the provision of delivering quality services. Participates in the recruiting, interviewing and selecting of team members following policies, guidelines and applicable laws. Evaluates their performance relative to job goals and requirements. Provides coaching to staff, recommends in-service education programs, and ensures adherence to internal policies and standards.
Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.

Work Experience

10 years of experience in a multi-faceted healthcare environment with a progressive track record of successful procedural/operational leadership, required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, health care or related field, required. Master's degree in business, health care or related field, required.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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