Chief Operating Officer - KRMC

• Are you a gifted hospital operations leader?
• Are you passionate about patient care and quality outcomes?
• Are you leader who actively fosters relationships and develops the talent around you?
• Do you proactively plan and strategize to ensure operations run smoothly?
• Do you have a bias to action with a high level of accountability?

If you can answer yes to these questions, we may have an ideal role for you as the COO at Kearney Regional Medical Center.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Administers and coordinates operational activities of the hospital in support of policies, goals and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Managers by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers. Assumes direct responsibility of service line leadership for Cardiovascular Services and is responsible for the strategic planning, clinical planning, business development, growth, and quality improvement plans for all heart related programs in coordination with our medical staff, and physician and operational leadership across the delivery system.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• *Commits to the KRMC mission, vision, values and goals and consistently demonstrates our core values.

• *Collaborates in the assessment, development and implementation of new business and services.

• Assists with the promotion of new business and services.

• *Leads where appropriate and shares responsibility for the preparation of short term and long-range plans and budgets based on the strategic plan, goals and identified initiatives of the organization.

• *Oversees the departmental budgetary procedure to ensure proper operational and capital planning, appropriate and efficient use of resources, and consistent compliance to budgetary and fiscal controls.

• *Develops people by assessing individual and team needs, adequate management development and provides for capable management succession.

• *Implements, within scope of responsibility, procedures and mechanisms to promote effective communication and adequate information flow within and across departments.

• Establishes operating policies consistent with the Chief Executive Officer's and KRMC broad policies and objectives and ensures proper execution.

• *Evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and reports these results to the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Senior Leadership Team as appropriate.

• Ensures that the responsibilities, authorities and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.

• *Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the subordinate units/departments.

• Assists with performance improvement activities within and across areas of direct responsibility.

• *Ensures that organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, HFAP standards and laws governing healthcare operations.

• *Maintains an environment of collaboration and cooperation among hospital departments.

• *Maintains open lines of communication with subordinate departments.

• *Responsible for interviewing, hiring, assigning and directing work, counseling, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining personnel.

• *Maintains communication with the medical staff; attends assigned medical staff committee meetings including the Medical Executive Committee.

• Effectively presents written and verbal information to leadership, employees, medical staff, public groups, and the Board of Managers.

• *Coordinates with the Senior Leadership Team and managers to ensure cohesive management of daily operations.

• *Interacts and maintains healthy positive working relationships with providers credentialed at KRMC.

• *Assists and coordinates activities to drive improved revenue cycle performance.

• *Manages and oversees all facility expansion projects, capital equipment purchases, vendor/supplier/manufacturer contracts and analysis, IT and informatics, EVS, facilities, and materials management.

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

• Participates in and/or leads meetings, committees, strategic planning and lean projects as assigned.

• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*".

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of organizational and human resource management standards and practices.

• Knowledge of performance improvement, budgetary and financial methods and practices.

• Knowledge of management and leadership principles and practices.

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and accreditation regulations.

• Skill in nurturing and developing people. Identifies, recruits, develops, and retains top talent.

• Skill in thinking strategically and data driven.

• Skill in cultivating trust within and across teams.

• Skill in maintaining high standards and a drive for results.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and contracts.

• Ability to inform and inspire.

• Ability to be agile, innovative, flexible, resilient and focused on continuous improvement.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

• Ability to work cooperatively with physicians.

• Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

• Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's Degree in business, healthcare administration, or equivalent, or related post graduate study required. Minimum of seven (7) years of healthcare management experience in a hospital or provider setting required. Proven ability to work effectively with physicians, governance, and senior leadership required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.