Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services.At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln. Job Description PURPOSEOFPOSITION:
- Develop, establish and implement the philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of administrative services related to Inpatient Services of Lincoln Medical Center.
- Collaborate with the all levels of the organization, and departments as necessary, to coordinate development and execution of a Performance Improvement Plan ( Pl Plan ) and to ensure it is conceived and implemented and is aligned with HHC and hospital strategic goals for the patient experience, clinical safety, quality, financial performance and market share.
- Coordinate functions of Inpatient Administrative Services with other disciplines and other departmental staff.
- Direct development and execution of performance improvement projects for Inpatient Services so that they aligned with the goals of the Quality Management Department and the Pl Plan.
- Review and, when necessary, direct revision of administrative procedures and systems to address new business needs, public policy changes, and / or regulatory requirements identified by the hospital or HHC.
- Ensure that staff competencies meet the hospital's business standards through a system of continuing performance evaluation.
- Implement work flows, internal policies, and procedures that will maximize the use of inpatient beds, convert observation stays into admissions as clinically necessary, and facilitate timely discharges. Monitor metrics for improvements in these areas.
- Direct the preparation of budgets for personnel, supplies and equipment for all divisions within inpatient operations.
- Maintain cost awareness in the administration of personnel, supplies and equipment expenditures for all divisions within inpatient operations.
- Oversee the utilization of appropriate progressive disciplinary action for staff performance issues.
- Collaborate with the hospital's Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management Department to ensure that Administrative Services adhere to all accreditation standards and government regulations.
- Review and revise command center and emergency management practices as necessary.
- Conduct regular staff meetings with Personnel assigned to each of the Divisions with Inpatient Services.
- Attend departmental and hospital-wide meetings as required and ensures dissemination of pertinent information to appropriate staff.
- Provide the Leadership with necessary monitoring reports.
- Plan, develop and, when appropriate, conduct training programs to maintain proficiency of administrative staff in the execution of new or revised processes and/ or systems.
- In collaboration with the hospital's Human Resources Department, participate in recruitment and retention processes for administrative staff of the Inpatient Divisions. Ensure all Human Resources regulatory requirements are updated, maintained and/or revised as necessary (ie Performance Evaluations, Job Descriptions, Scheduling, Competencies and Training)
- Meet all hospital compliance standards and requirements of professional conduct including, but not limited to: (a) annual physical; (b) competency assessments; (c) annual required trainings, (d) fire and safety training; and other requirements as specified.
- Develop personal industry knowledge and professional skills and capabilities by attending training sessions and other educational conferences and/ or seminars relevant to area of specialty.
- Develop and / or update policies and procedures and participate in development and updating of relevant hospital-wide policies and procedures, ensuring that administrative staff follow them.
- Represent the Leadership at meetings when necessary as directed.
- Represents hospital in system wide initiatives and projects when necessary.
- Monitors continuous data analysis for all services and provides reports to the specific teams.
Minimum Qualifications 1. A Masters Degree with a specialization in Hospital Administration, Health Care Administration, Administrative Medicine or in Public Health when conferred for a program in Hospital Administration from an accredited college or university; and, 2. Six years of high-level responsible experience in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration or an equivalent field, or as an Assistant to a Hospital Administrator in a position of direct responsibility for operations of a major part or all of a hospital, including substantial exposure in meeting community health needs; or, 3. An equivalent combination of training, education and experience in related fields and educational disciplines; and, 4. Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of hospital organization, administration and standards, regulations and laws applicable to hospital operations, knowledge of business and human resources administration principles, management functions, management processes and functions of hospital departments, and ability to direct and supervise personnel. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to: Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Human Resources Department 234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street), 2nd Floor, Annex Bronx, NY 10451 Attn: Recruitment Unit NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs