System VP/Chief Administrative Officer at Bryan Health – Lincoln, Nebraska

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The System VP/Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Bryan Health System. Responsibilities encompass board support, CEO projects, Executive Team coordination, resource allocation and enterprise risk management.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. *Collaborates with executives to develop and implement strategic plans, policies and organizational goals.
3. *Participates in high-level decision making processes that shape the future direction of the Bryan Health system.
4. Assists the CEO in carrying out plans and projects assigned by the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee.
5. *Coordinates agendas and leads Executive Team meetings and retreats.
6. *Implements EOS-type processes to create and effective cadence of information flow, project review and accountability.
7. Creates reporting processes for the Board and Executive Team that allow proper accountability, insight and foresight.
8. *Oversees effective allocation of resources to optimize operational and strategic plans.
9. *Fosters a culture of resource stewardship and cost-effectiveness.
10. *Leads Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function, including risk assessment, risk appetite and risk mitigation.
11. Serves as staff support for the Board and Board Committees with respect to agendas, self-assessments, consistent orientation and meeting materials, education topics, etc.
12. Carries out projects assigned by the Board and/or the CEO.
13. *Prepares regular reports for the CEO and Board of Directors.
14. *Communicates organizational updates, achievements, and challenges effectively.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Joint Commission requirements for Directors and Senior Leaders are provided in an addendum to this job description.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of hospital administrative policies, philosophies and principles.
2. Knowledge of customer service philosophies and practices.
3. Knowledge of quality improvement, budgetary and financial methods and practices.
4. Ability to arbitrate and communicate confidential and sensitive situations.
5. Ability to maintain effective relationships with other Health System personnel, regulatory agencies and community representatives.
6. Ability to make operational and management decisions in response to changing conditions and in emergencies.
7. Ability to make professional and administrative decisions within the framework of Bryan’s mission, facility policies and procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
8. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
9. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Advanced degree or comparable professional designation required. Minimum of five (5) years in an executive position required. Prior healthcare experience required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) – Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.