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The Vice President, Operations, HUMC is responsible for the coordination and oversight of operations and responsible for promoting high standards of practice through development of policies, protocols, and practice guidelines; as well as by leading areas according to disciplined metrics as set forth by the organization's strategic plans. Leads daily operations, interprets changes in the marketplace, generates ideas, and participates in initiatives that increase our market advantage.

A day in the life of a Vice President, Operations, HUMC at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Responsible for leadership in coordinating the service components of the Operations Division.
• Responsible for providing leadership and operational oversight of all areas.
• Provides day-to-day direction guided by the Strategic Plan, focusing the activities of these Divisions to accomplish the goals of the Medical Center in the context of Hackensack University Medical Center's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Provides ongoing information about the activities and accomplishments of the Medical Center's staff to the Senior Vice President through daily contact.
• Develops a strategic short and long-term strategies for the Operations area.
• Reviews and approves the operating and capital budget packages as a step in the compilation of the entire Medical Center's budget process.
• Reviews a monthly fiscal performance of the operating divisions and oversees purchases of supplies and services within the Medical Center's guidelines.
• Serves, as assigned, to membership in Community Organizations and as a liaison with other health care and professional organizations.
• Directs the operational aspects of the implementation of new programs in concert with the Strategic Plan of Hackensack Meridian Health.
• Insures the delivery of all services within the guidelines of the Joint Commission and all other regulatory agencies upon whom the Medical Center depends for licensure and accreditation.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• A minimum of ten years hospital administrative experience.
• Visionary - demonstrates a clear vision that supports HMH' vision, mission and shared values; maintains a 'big picture' view: foresees challenges and opportunities; generates break through ideas through innovation.
• Results Oriented - creates a culture of true accountability which leads to ownership for driving action and delivering results. Inspires a passion of excellence.
• Talent Development/Building Capability - demonstrates an unwavering commitment to creating the Best Team by seeking high caliber talent. Sets high standards to Identify, recruit, select and retains talent to meet the growing demands of the industry. Provides the leadership support and resources to insure a talent pipeline for succession planning and ensures professional development opportunities for team members.
• Teamwork - creates a collaborative culture through teamwork that enables HMH to accomplish its mission, vision and strategic priorities.
• Understanding One's Business/Economic Engine - demonstrates a thorough understanding of the complex health care industry and leads the organization to success by knowing how to successfully manage the business leading to growth and profitability. Fosters an entrepreneurial spirit championing new ideas, services and initiatives that increase net operating margins and expand market share.
• Leading Change - the ability to address organizational issues resulting from a variety of organizational changes as evidenced by: taking initiative to remove barriers and/or obstacles, setting stretch goals that will result in continuous improvement, managing complexity and paradigm shifts caused by external healthcare industry changes and demonstrating compassion for others experiencing difficulty dealing effectively with change.
• Strategic Orientation - demonstrates the ability to determine where a function or organization is going long-term and how it is going to get there as evidenced by: sorting through data and information and discerning pertinent facts, looking outside one's function, organization, and industry for ideas and strategies that will move our business forward and planning projects with complex details, setting realistic milestones, and incorporating upfront measures for success.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's Degree in a health-related field is preferred.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!