AVP - Hospital Operations - Westbank

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, innovate. We believe every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job oversees the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of operational projects as assigned. Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations for strategic and long term planning. Implements productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolves problems, identifies trends, determines system improvements and implements change. Communicates and interprets organizational and departmental goals and objectives to all areas of responsibility;

develops and assumes accountability for departmental budgets and provides leadership and direction in the planning, implementation, and evaluation activities of all areas of responsibility.

• Required – Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration or related field.
• Preferred – Master's degree in healthcare, business administration or related field.

• Required – 7 years of experience in successfully managing complex hospital and patient care delivery, including 3 years of leadership/management experience.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent conflict management skills and ability to relate to executive management, professionals and business and community leaders.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to inspire others as well as manage challenging situations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.

• Leads the coordination, implementation and execution of operational/expansion and performance improvement projects as assigned.
• Assists with operational responsibility for ancillary and support services.
• Supports overall strategic goals of the organization and identifies potential growth opportunities.
• Participates in physician development and relations.
• Participates in community outreach activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.

Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of…