AVP, Women & Children Services

Company: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Location: Dover
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

The health and safety of our patients, team members and candidates is very important to us. We continue to provide care for our patients and families, as well as one another, and are therefore still taking applications and filling open positions. Due to the current situation related to the most recent Coronavirus (COVID-19), we're leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. As your application progresses, you may be asked to conduct more interviews over the phone or to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our Talent Acquisition team members will explain the process and be available to answer any questions you might have. We thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we focus on keeping our patients and fellow team members safe. Description Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Wentworth-Douglass, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Women and Children Service Line will be responsible for clinical and business operations for Maternal Childrens Health, Pediatric Service Line and CHaD. The AVP must be able to influence operational performance improvement initiatives including, but not limited to, length of stay reduction, patient satisfaction, throughput and efficiency. He/She actively supports and promotes patient safety, continuous performance and quality improvement, risk management and efficient resource utilization. Management of financials for the service line. Management of quality and compliance in the service line. Complies with National Patient Safety Goals and relative TJC and CMS standards. Management of patient experience throughout the continuum of care for service line patients. Strategic alignment with organizational strategic plan. Finance and Budget: Manages financials for the service line.

• Achieves financial targets for service line.
• Assists with negotiating contracts to meet organizational benchmarks.
• Leads negotiations and implementation of clinical contracts including affiliations.
• Achieves referral targets volume and growth. Quality:--Manages quality and compliance in the service line.
  • Achieves SL quality performance targets.
  • Defines SL Clinical Quality Metrics with clinical SL leaders.
  • Develops/implements measurable process to insure that all regulatory compliance is achieved. Compliance: Complies with National Patient Safety Goals and relevant TJC and CMS standards, other accreditation's.
    • Maintains accreditation compliance for all program components and activities at each system entity are met.
    • Maintains all appropriate policies and procedures to insure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Patient Experience: Oversees management of patient experience throughout the continuum of care for service line patients.
      • Defines and updates service targets.
      • Achieves PG targets.
      • Identifies and develops plans to address future trends in clinical care for the service line. Strategic Planning: Maintains strategic alignment with organizational strategic plan.
        • Develops and implements marketing strategy.
        • Develops SL strategic plan to meet WDH aims and goals, aligned with SLRP. Departmental Operations: Manages departmental operations and cost centers.
          • Negotiates and implements related contracts.
          • Achieves productivity benchmark.
          • Develops/implements measurable processes to insure that all regulatory compliance is achieved.
          • Achieves service targets.
          • Defines and updates service targets.
          • Achieves PG targets.
          • Identifies and develops plans to address future trends in clinical care for the department.
          • Utilizes IS functionality to achieve financial, quality, patient experience and strategy targets.
          • Develops and implements marketing strategy. Qualifications Experience Minimum Required
            • Seven (7) years experience in healthcare administration including business strategy & operations, patient experience, quality and relevant clinical background
            • BSN, MSN or higher in a clinical, healthcare administration or related field.
            • Progressive leadership training and skills.
            • Clinical background
            • Clinical background
            • Positive team approach based on strong ethical values.
            • Highly motivated and independent with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
            • Compassionate, well respected with excellent collegial relationship.
            • Committed to continued learning and personal development.
            • Knowledge of W&C service--line with a focus on multidisciplinary care and exceptional outcomes.
            • Membership in related local, state and national organizations. Licensure and/or Certifications--Required
              • RN Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
                ----The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Primary Location : NH-Dover-WDH Main Hospital Work Locations : WDH Main Hospital 789 Central Ave Dover 03820 Job : Nursing-Management Organization Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours : 40 Shift : Day Job Employee Status : Regular Employee benefits represent a significant portion of total rewards for employees and their families. At Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, we recognize this, and are pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs. Why do our employees enjoy working here? Watch our video and find out! "The best thing about my job at Wentworth-Douglass is my co-workers; they are like family and I genuinely love to come to work!" 1 / 5 - Awards and Recognitions - Magnet Recognition Program-- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has achieved Magnet-- recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing, recognizing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. Stay connected and receive the latest news, events and career opportunities at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital right in your inbox.

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