BMC Chief Operating Officer in Lincoln, Nebraska at Bryan Health

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The BMC Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the planning, provisioning and allocation of functional resources necessary to carry out the day-to-day operations of BMC including the mission and objectives of the organization at appropriate levels of cost and quality. These responsibilities are accomplished by establishing appropriate performance standards, qualifications and expectations and by serving as a member of the senior leadership team. As a member of the senior leadership team, the BMC COO is responsible for the proper planning and allocation of resources to include the preparation and monitoring of annual operating budget and objectives consistent with the strategic plan. In the absence of the CEO, the COO assumes those duties and responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *In cooperation with the senior leadership team, prepares and submits the annual operating budget in accordance with established objectives and deadlines.

3. *Monitors monthly budget compliance, reviews deviations and establishes, communicates and implements necessary corrective action as required.

4. *Provides assistance to senior leadership team, staff and management personnel in establishing departmental philosophy and objectives, determining staffing needs and standards of productivity, resulting in effective utilization of hospital personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies.

5. *Ensures the provision of a safe environment for the delivery of hospital products and services consistent with all regulatory requirements.

6. Analyzes management development needs throughout the organization and initiates actions to strengthen overall operations and individual skills.

7. *Ensures the planning and coordination of overall operational staffing requirements and levels to achieve effective workflow and service delivery throughout the medical center and comply with customer service standards.

8. *Develops and implements strategies for overall hospital operational improvements, through cooperative efforts with all divisions of the Medical Center, resulting in increased operational efficiencies at appropriate service levels while reducing and/or controlling costs.

9. In collaboration with other members of senior management, establishes and monitors appropriate quality indicators and initiates actions to maintain or improve standards from pre-established levels.

10. In cooperation with other members of senior management, develops components of annual strategic plan which are pertinent to operational goals and systems.

11. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

12. Participates in and/or leads meetings, committees, strategic planning and lean projects as assigned.

13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of healthcare environment, hospital operations and hospital systems.

2. Knowledge of quality improvement, budgetary and financial methods and practices.

3. Skill in conflict diffusion and resolution.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

5. Ability to balance and prioritize diverse management and administrative responsibilities.

6. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work as a team member.

7. Ability to develop written policies and procedures, memoranda and performance evaluations with measurable behaviors.

8. Ability to present pertinent information and create/maintain effective working relationships with numerous audiences, including board of trustees, medical staff, management personnel, volunteers and Medical Center staff.

9. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field required. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a similar position with an acute care hospital.

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.