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Job Summary

Responsible for the strategic planning, managing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the overall operations of the hospital with direct day-to-day management responsibility as Resource Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Provides leadership to ensure attainment of strategic objectives and the delivery of quality, economical health care services and other related lines of business.  Initiates and enforces organization-wide policies and procedures that support the accomplishment of the hospital(s)’ aims, objectives and programs.  Directs the short-range and long-range planning functions that develop goals, objectives and strategic plans to ensure quality services and a financially sound organization.  Develops and manages the budget for the hospital(s), allocates funds within the budget and ensures that the hospital(s) operate within the budget.

Essential Functions

• Leads and participates in the planning and creating the hospital(s)’ strategic, operational, service design and other organizational plans and policies to achieve the mission and vision of the designated hospital(s).
• Reviews and approves departmental budgets, revenue projections, capital and operational expenses, staffing levels based on patient acuity, and any other plans for allocation of fiscal or other resources according to the scope of services provided at all designated hospitals.
• Reviews and approves the written scope of services, hospital policies and procedures that guide and support the provision and integration of services according to the mission and vision of the designated hospital(s).
• Directs the coordination and integration of services provided at the hospital.
• Communicates the hospital(s)’ mission, vision and plans with the leadership of the designated hospital(s).
• Promotes and motivates hospital leadership to implement effective hospital operational, programmatic and employee relations plans.
• Reviews staffing levels with clinical leaders to ensure sufficient staffing to meet patient acuity, while being financially resourceful.
• Assures that employee performance reviews are conducted timely, with performance expectations and competence clearly defined and necessary improvements noted.
• Assures that the designated hospital(s) provide orientation, in-service training and continuing education to ensure that staff is competent to provide services
• Reviews all hospital performance improvement plans and activities to measure and assess the quality of services provided.
• Responsible for all aspects of operations of the hospital assigned to directly manage.
• If assigned to a designated network market, maintains overall responsibility for all aspects of operations in the network market.
• Assures that all policies established by the Governing Body of all designated hospitals are implemented appropriately.
• Directs the strategic planning and marketing for the designated hospital(s), with input from hospital, Region and Division leadership.
• Prepares and submits an annual budget for the designated hospital(s), showing the expected revenue and expenditures as required by the board.
• In coordination with the hospital board(s), the medical staff(s), and other hospital personnel, responds to the community’s needs for quality health care services by monitoring the adequacy of the hospital(s)’ medical activities.
• Oversees and provides direction to hospital leadership regarding hospital mission and objectives, expected productivity and efficiency, establishing policies and procedure and compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Consults with and advises hospital Administrator(s) on a regular basis; evaluates leadership competence and make changes as necessary; keeps lines of communication open; works with hospital leadership to foster high employee morale and a positive work environment for employees.
• Ensures maintenance of physical properties in good and safe state of repair and operation.
• Oversees the business office functions of the designated hospitals to ensure that funds are collected and expended to the best possible advantage.
• Presents to the hospital board(s), and/or their committees, periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the hospital(s) and such special reports as may be required by the board(s).
• Attends all meetings of the hospital board(s) and committees; participates in and coordinates selection process of new board members.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and governing health care delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring hospital operations, programs, and physical properties, and ensuring changes where required.
• Ensures that hospital(s) maintain(s) accreditation, licensing, and quality patient care through the establishment of performance improvement monitoring programs and standards.
• Acts as an effective liaison between the hospital(s) and the medical staff(s); meets with and communicates with hospital medical staff(s) as needed; represents the hospital(s) at external functions.
• Also ensures that the Administrator(s) fulfill these responsibilities for their respective hospital Maintains overall responsibility for the implementation and compliance with HIPPA laws and regulations at the designated hospital(s), as well as company policies and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel:
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of JCAHO, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of general budgeting, accounting, and management skills.
• Knowledge of cost reporting, profit and loss and budget compliance.
• Ability to work well with management teams and employees in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to spend a limited amount of time on travel.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or clinical specialty.
• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or clinical specialty preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.

Licenses/Certifications

• None Required

Experience

• Five years’ senior-level experience in healthcare administration/management, preferably in a hospital setting, with experience in facility operations management, human resources management and/or finance.
• Two years’ experience at Chief Executive Officer level preferred.
• Multi-site healthcare management experience preferred.
• Graduate level education may substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required experience.