VP Patient Care Services - OLOL Children's Hospital

Responsibilities

• Develops policies and procedures defining services offered by Our Lady of the Lake RMC.
• Evaluates nursing practices, health care trends, hospital performance, and community standards of care to promote high standards of quality patient care.
• Maintains divisional staffing levels and addresses staffing issues to meet employee needs.
• Defines and implements standards for personnel evaluation and monitors their application to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Assists in the development and implementation of organization-wide programs, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzes market trends, identifies new service opportunities, and evaluates national and community standards of care.
• Prepares and reviews records and reports to ensure efficient management of healthcare services.
• Directs the development and review of operating, capital equipment, and personnel budgets for departments within assigned division.
• Analyzes departmental performance, reviews budget variances, and ensures responsive action.
• Promotes harmonious relationships and effective communications within the department and with other areas.
• Serves as a member of hospital administration by participating in the development and implementation of plans, policies, and programs.
• Aids in the creation and development of programs and services based on organizational goals and community health care needs.
• Resolves divisional problems related to personnel, equipment, and system issues to improve divisional efficiency and ensure cost-conscious resource utilization.
• Fosters effective communication between reporting department heads and monitors their performance.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and provides recommendations on the quality and efficiency of services provided by assigned departments.
• Aids in the creation and development of quality health care programs and services that reflect hospital-wide goals and community health care needs.
• Directs and recommends new programs and revisions that enhance and improve existing programs.
• Researches and identifies opportunities for new service areas.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in hospital management.
• Master's degree.
• RN license, current, unencumbered, and in good standing in Louisiana.