Administrator Louis & Peaches Owen Heart Hospital

Summary:

The Hospital Campus Administrator is responsible for the overall operational and financial performance of assigned facilities. The Administrator will have a continued focus on improvements in clinical quality, financial performance, patient satisfaction, associate engagement, and physician relations, while adhering to the CHRISTUS mission.

Directs, supervises and coordinates all personnel, functions and activities in all departments and assigned areas of responsibility. Consults with and advises the President on issues relating to the operations of the hospital. Develops and grows positive working relationships with the medical staff members. Develops incremental business through growth of existing services and programs and the development of new business opportunities. Recommends changes in policy, facilities, equipment and programs, in order to achieve the hospitals objectives and improve efficiency. Reviews and evaluates hospital compliance with staffing standards. Participates in the preparation of the hospitals strategic plan and the operating and capital budgets. Provides personnel with leadership, decision-making and direction in defined areas. Participates in assessing the environment, forecasting trends, transmitting values, communicating ideas, development and implementing policies, managing, and initiating systems and programs.

Education:

• Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration and/or Business Administration

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive career experience as a member of the senior management team of a health care facility with operational experience managing multiple departments. Multi-hospital system experience and Catholic health care experience are preferred.
• The ability to interact with physicians and leaders in the business community as necessary.
• Must have strong understanding of and demonstrate skill in leadership, strategic management, change management, communications, team building, continuous quality improvement, problem solving, decision making, innovation, financial management of operations, and stewardship of resources.
• Skill in establishing a balanced perspective on mission effectiveness and business results is critical.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with a variety of individuals including physicians, the general public, volunteers, and Associates.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing and stressful environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions as necessary.
• Ability to solve management issues and direct numerous and varied operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the necessary programs, goals, policies, and objectives that are necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a sound operation.
• Knowledge of hospital practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to healthcare.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Board certification in healthcare management is preferred.