Director - Children's Hospital - New Brunswick, NJ

Job Overview:

The Director, Accreditations and Business Operations at the Bristol Myers Squibb Children s Hospital at RWJ University Hospital is an integral part of the Children s Hospital leadership team providing support to the Chief Administrative Officers operational and strategic initiatives. The Director, Accreditations and Business Operations will support the Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Vice President, Nursing, in day-to-day operations, financial management of units, staffing, productivity, etc. This role will also support the implementation of new programs and interventions ensuring the long-term sustainability, effectiveness, and performance of these initiatives by providing ongoing support to key stakeholders, overseeing & facilitating governance structures (e.g. oversight committees, forums), and developing & managing tools such as dashboards and program report-out templates to monitor performance on key goals & metrics. Other areas of focus will include creation of nationally recognized programs that deliver safe, evidence based, patient-centered, and efficient care and will work alongside the Director, Children s Hospital Outcomes, providing support when necessary.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in managing and leading clinical programs.
• Knowledge and experience performing financial management, strategic planning and implementation, business/program development, process improvement, outcomes measurement, reporting, and human resource management functions.
• Financial and operational analytical skills required, including profit and loss, reimbursement analysis, business trends and process analysis, and identification of system weaknesses.
• A proven ability to build consensus and motivate teams of diverse, multidisciplinary, and multi-departmental stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively at all levels of a complex organization.
• Ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner that is comprehensible to a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to utilize metrics and technology in a way that drives excellence, supports operations and facilitates integration across a historically disparate organization.
• Unimpeachable professional and personal integrity. Apparent energy, drive and passion for excellence
• Commitment to the diversity and inclusion mission and initiatives
• Bachelor Degree in healthcare administration, finance, or related field
• Master degree preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 9:00 5:00 each day
• Days to work
• FT

Essential Functions:

• At the direction of the senior leadership team, implements new programs and streamlines existing initiatives, as outlined in the hospital.
• Supports and facilitates hospital governance forums and committees by liaising between relevant clinical and operational stakeholders to finalize and ensure alignment on agendas, prepare and distribute materials.
• Partners with clinical and operational stakeholders to provide organizational and administrative support to the roll out & integration of new nationally recognized registries and databases, as well as the achievement of certifications (American College of Surgeons).
• Identifies and evaluates gaps in existing clinical and operational programs and helps research and establish proposals that present solutions to those gaps by leveraging internal and external sources; leads interventions to address operational issues in hospital-based settings.
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPI) in quality, access, patient satisfaction, growth, productivity, academics, and finance to support and measure the productivity and effectiveness of BMSCH divisions and programs. Achieves KPI targets and holds teams accountable for doing so.
• Develops financial plans for new programs and providers. Develops and monitors annual budgets and acts to achieve productivity and financial targets. Collaborates with appropriate leadership to ensure optimization of revenue-cycle activities and identify opportunities for expense reduction.
• Provides administrative leadership to the development and analysis of new models of care and their implementation.
• Tracks metrics leading to achievement of program recognition through Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons and other accreditations and ranking in US News and World Report Best Children s Hospitals survey.
• Actively engages staff. Provides mentorship and personal development opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication relationships with all internal and external service line stakeholders. Promotes and builds strong relationships with physicians throughout the organization and the community.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer