Hillcrest Hospital South is a full-service 180-bed hospital providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services using state-of-the-art technology in a friendly community setting. Consistent performance has helped the hospital be nationally recognized for patient safety.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for overall operational and management oversight for the facility cardiovascular service line.

• Direct oversite of Hillcrest Hospital South’s cardiovascular strategy as it relates to hospital and outpatient operations
• Perform direct supervision of assigned direct reports and activities
• Monitor and assume responsibility for patient flow and staff communication with patients between service areas
• Continually monitor patient satisfaction and actively seeks ways to improve patient/customer experience
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, financial performance, and Ardent Health policies
• Develop and implement annual strategic plan that will contribute to the goals and financial success of the organization
• Plans and develops annual budgets, long and short-term goals and objectives for the oncology service line.
• Create and Maintain physician relations for purposes of growing and maintain business
• Actively survey Cardiology industry movement/trends and the impact of the direction of the service line
• Serve as a liaison between Administration and Physicians. Communicating the needs, goals and strategies of the organization
• Establish effective strategies for service line with the goal of increasing market share
• Collaborate with Marketing in efforts to increase market share through marketing material

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or Healthcare administration (MHA) preferred
• Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
• Specialty certification in Executive Nursing Practice preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in cardiovascular leadership and operations roles within a healthcare system.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with proven track record of building and coaching successful teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written (including presentations) communication skills required
• High personal, ethical, and professional conduct
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong grasp of business and financial principles
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to serve as productive member and leader of team
• Ability to develop and present complex concepts to large audiences
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, MS Excel, database, graphics, and other relevant software
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing and directing departmental operations and human resources, including performance evaluation, training, and professional development
• A proven track record in the development of quality clinical services
• Previous experience guiding the design and deployment of multiple service line development plans is required
• A proven ability to integrate service line development plans with clinical objectives and goals and to work across a wide range of care delivery environments and providers
• Professional experience collaborating with essential business partners
• A track record of successfully managing physician relationships, finding common ground, and building commitment around a shared agenda with physician and leadership
• A strong knowledge of, and experience with budgeting, financial management, and provider billing