AVP of Hospital Operations

Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
Gretna, LA | Greater New Orleans

The AVP of Hospital Ops job is responsible for 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.

The AVP job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.

• Required - Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or related field.
• Preferred - Master's degree in Healthcare, Business Administration or related field.

Required - 10 years experience in successfully managing complex hospital and patient care delivery, including 3 years of leadership/management experience.

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent conflict management skills including the ability to relate to executive management, professionals and business and community leaders.
• Excellent leadership skills including the ability to inspire others as well as manage challenging situations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent 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.
• Other related duties as required.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on the careers website.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.