AVP, Patient Care Services

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. The AVP Patient Care Services is responsible and accountable for directing the nursing and clinical support activities at the hospital(s) and in conjunction with appropriate administrative and physician leadership the ongoing development of clinical programs and services of the hospital. This position supports and guides the Directors, Managers, and leadership to assure quality patient care and optimum operational outcomes. Routinely collaborates with other Department Heads / Administrators to assure the delivery of safe patient care and the implementation of the goals for the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND An Advanced Degree (MBA, MSN,MHAor related field).

2. Current West Virginia RN license or ability to obtain prior to start date.

EXPERIENCE :

1. Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare leadership position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE :

1. At least Five (5) years of experience in an administrative position.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Strategic, administrative & fiscal oversight responsibility for departmental operations including establishing departmental objectives, planning, budgetary and fiscal responsibility and ensuring positive and consistent employee relations.

2. Collaborates with the VP of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer to assume responsibility for the preparation of strategic goals,objectivesand operating plans for assigned areas at the beginning of the fiscal year.

3. Oversees Quality and Performance Improvement initiatives assuring compliance with WVU Medicine mission, strategicdirectionand goals.

4. Leads project work for all areas responsible to the VP of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer within the division as well as hospital wide initiatives.Provides effective and coordinated leadership of patient care within specified clinical patient service areas.

5. Promotes and maintains effective communication with and between medical, managerial and employee staffs.

6. Coordinates resources with an understanding of patient care needs, projected patient census and changes in healthcare technology.

7. Oversees preparations and monitoring of all statistical, operational, and capital budgets for the assigned departments in conjunction with Vice President of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer. Assures compliance with targeted fiscal objectives.

8. Recruits and develops Directors,Managersand staff to assure effective leadership. Develops an environment which fosters creativity and organizational development.

9. Maintains flexibility in the business unit which allows for easy transition of resources to respond to changes in practice or demand in the health care market.

10. Supports or participates in various hospital committee and performance improvement activities as appointed.

11. Directs oversight functions responsible for compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and third-party payer regulations and standards.

12. Develops response specific strategies and workplans that can adapt and adjust to evolving emergency contexts, monitors progress, engages in after action discussions and integrates lessons learned to continuously strengthen emergency response.

13. Builds strategies, tools, and plans to respond rapidly and effectively to health needs in sudden onset emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office environment.

Additional Job Description :

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Shift :

Exempt / Non-Exempt :

United States of America (Exempt)

Company :

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center : 91 BMC Nursing Admin

Address :

2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.