Associate Vice President

The Associate VP, Hospital assumes responsibility and authority for the administrative direction, evaluation, and coordination of the functions and activities of assigned departments within the hospital to ensure operational objectives and results are in accord with overall hospital needs.

The Associate VP is responsible to the Hospital President/VP and is an executive partner with the CNO and CMO. The Associate VP functions at an executive level in an active leadership role with the hospital’s governing body, medical staff leadership, hospital senior leadership and management team. This position is directly responsible for managers overseeing departments and other service lines as assigned by the Hospital President. Is directly responsible for the improvement of the hospital in assigned areas. Responsible for department leaders in establishing a measure of performance, productivity, quality improvement, cost controls and efficient utilization of resources.

Major Responsibilities:

Drives Operations By:

• Ensuring the consistent and effective execution of key systems and processes that make effective use of organizational resources.
• Leading a team or unit to enhance product or service quality; driving the business toward enhanced product or service quality.
• Creating a work environment in which employees committed to their organization and feel pride and job ownership.
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships within the organization to collaboratively execute business strategies.
• Creating an environment in which products and processes are designed to ensure customer/patient satisfaction; effectively incorporating customer/patient perspectives in all business activities.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.

Supports Riverside Health System By

• Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Practicing and adhering to the Riverside Care Difference philosophy and organizational mission Value Statement”
• Performing other duties as assigned

People Responsibility

Has direct reports at the leadership level (to include hiring/firing/performance management) and reports to an executive-level position.

Budget Responsibility

Has direct/indirect oversight of multiple departments with substantial financial/budget responsibility

Decision Making Authority/Independent Judgement

Makes decisions that impact facility outcomes including but not limited to financial, operations, quality/safety, patient experience, policy and strategic plan. Is expected to demonstrate nearly constant independent judgement, with responsibility for assignments are typically in the form of broad goals or areas of responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in healthcare, business or a related field required
• 3+ years of experience in progressive acute care or health system management and refined managerial skills in a senior leadership/executive level role required.

Licenses, Certifications, & Training

• Member of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors:

• Current knowledge of DNV, state, and federal guidelines, regulations and standards required.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, coaching, and interpersonal skills required
• Skill in communicating information in an open and sincere manner that promotes credibility (e.g. honest answers to tough questions) required
• Skill in recognizing strategic business opportunities resulting from changes in the economic, technological, political/legal, or social environments required
• Willingness to focus on employee development through exposure, experiences, and feedback required