Vice President Operations

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Vice President has operational responsibility for Radiology, Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Care Services, Pharmacy, Facilities, Security, Environmental Services, Linen, Transportation, BioMed, Food Services, Telecommunication and Hospitality. The VP shall also assist in the development and administration of new programs and procedures with the goal of providing excellent services. Maintain quality in all departments based on established departmental policies and Regulatory Agencies Standards. Perform other dues as assigned.

• FISCAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
  • Reviews annual operating budget and long range capital expenditures plans for allassociated operational departments.
  • Ensures the conservative use of physical and financial assets.
  • Monitors financial performance and recommends needed action.
  • Maximizes operational efficiency.
• VENDOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
  • Negotiate agreements with suppliers/vendors and monitor for compliance.
  • Provides leadership and Manage agreements and supervise performance for contractedservices which include but not limited to Food Services, Environmental Services, Linen,Transportation, and any other further assigned contractual relationships.
  • Promotes the image of VMMC by representing the organization in thecivic and business community.
• MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONS
  • Coordinate/Manage the Environment of Care and serve as the Safety Officer.
  • Investigate problems with physicians, patients, nurses, staff, etc; reports same toAdministration when necessary.
  • Develops, recommends, and supervises the implementation of human resource policies, assuring the selection and employment (and discharge when necessary) of personnelaccording to the approved standard of qualifications.
  • Provides for the proper delegation of authority and responsibility.
  • Recommends changes in organizational arrangements which beer facilitate theachievement of organizational objectives.
  • Directs, counsels, and advises leaders in day-to-day operational management, andassures any differences that may arise are resolved.
  • Ensures that an adequate organizational structure is in place to accommodate effectiveoperations.
  • Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent, appropriate staff at adequatestaffing levels.
• LEADERSHIP
  • Pursues personal development.
  • Keeps abreast of all laws and regulations
  • Fosters an environment which respects human dignity, protects human rights, and promotes human development to actualize the values and philosophy of VMMC.
  • Assures all operations activities are directed toward the achievement of the mission and values of the organization.
  • Performs any other duty the may be necessary in the best interest of the organization to provide for quality in patient care and exercises such other powers as determined by theBoard of Directors or the President/CEO.

 

Job Requirements

Education:

• Master's Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration. - Preferred
• Certified in Lean Principles - Preferred

Experience:

• Five years of healthcare management experience
• Acute care experience strongly preferred