Assistant Vice President- Patient Logistics
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Assistant Vice President, Patient Logistics

Job Overview:

The AVP of Patient Logistics is responsible for the leadership and function of the departments for overall quality of care delivered through the hospital organization. This leader will oversee the development, implementation and oversight of efforts, planning, organizing, and monitoring of all operations of Bed Management.

Reports to:

The Assistant Vice President of Patient Logistics will report to the Vice President, Operations RWJUH-New Brunswick

Qualifications:

* Master s Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Administration or related field

* Experience working in an Acute Care facility

* Minimum of 7 years experience in effectively managing all aspects of clinical operations in a complex matrixed healthcare organization, preferably within an academic medical center

* Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

* Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills to effectively develop subordinates

Essential Functions:

* Supports the systems overall mission of patient care, community outreach, research and education

* Takes a leadership role in the development and implantation of patient care programs, policies, and procedures that describe how patients nursing care needs are assessed, evaluated and met

* Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to make decisions regarding provision of care appropriate to the ages of the patients served, i.e., infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric

* Gathers, assesses and acts on information regarding patient and family satisfaction in planning and designing services

* Participates in the decision-making structures and processes with leaders from the governing body, management, medical staff, and clinical areas

* Works with the President, members of management and the medical staff to develop and implement institutional strategy, and to develop and achieve fiscally responsible operational performance objectives

* Participates with leaders from the governing body, management, medical staff, and clinical areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization wide performance improvement activities

* Continuously assess and improves the division s performance

* Allocates adequate resources for measuring, assessing and improving the hospital s performance

* Responsible for implementing an effective and ongoing program to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of care delivered to patients for the areas of responsibility

* Responsible for coordinating all business operations, including financial activities for the effective management and operation of the hospital

* In conjunction with the Vice President, will lead the development of new business, including joint ventures, to maximize funding opportunities to sustain and build the programs of the site hospital

* Engages in strategic planning for associated programs and departments and coordinates related activities of the Vice President s office

* Provides expert counsel regarding clinical operations and strategies for its growth and development and is responsible for the development, interpretation, coordination and administration of policies on business and clinical operations, nursing, social work, pharmacy, hospital networks and managed care and contracting

* Serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and will attend the meetings of the Joint Management council and the Operations committee on a regular basis

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

* Dental and Vision Insurance

* Retirement Plans

* Short & Long Term Disability

* Life & Accidental Death Insurance

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

* Wellness Programs

* Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

* Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer