Chief Operating Officer

Job Summary :

Under direction of the Chief Executive Officer, it exercises wide latitude of independent judgment and initiative in supervision of overall administration and management. Serves as Deputy to the Chief Executive Officer and assumes full responsibility and authority in areas delegated. May direct a group of services such as Operations, Facilities Management, Ancillary Services, Clinical Operations, Emergency Management etc.

Job Responsibilities :

• Oversees and participates in the planning and, development of programs, policies and procedures, and evaluation / monitoring of the goals established by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Supervises the implementation of programs and policies concerning Lincoln Medical Center operations and assists in coordinating activities between facility staff and corporate office.
• Ensures Lincoln Medical Center remains compliant with standards, regulations and ready for inspections by accreditation agencies involving delivery of health care services.
• Recommends purchase of supplies and equipment for Lincoln Medical Center consistent with policies governing purchase procedures.
• Recommends construction and alteration programs, including acquisition and replacement of facility equipment consistent with policies.
• Schedules and conducts and / or participates in regular interdepartmental and departmental meetings. May designate hospital departmental representatives for medical staff and multi-disciplinary committees to facilitate effective communication lines within the hospital.
• Assists the CEO in maintaining cooperative relationships with professional groups, external agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Participates in the development, maintenance and implementation of a hospital management reporting system that provides adequate and timely data for program planning and evaluation purposes.
• Fosters a culture of accountability and service excellence by establishing appropriate work performance standards, evaluating the work and job performance of staff, providing constructive feedback and developmental tools, and making recommendations for corrective actions, as needed.
• Prepares and / or actively participates in the development of the fiscal year expense, revenue and operating budgets.
• Ensure operations run within budgetary guidelines, reviews budget requests for areas of operation and monitors related expenses and purchases.
• Serves as Chief Executive Director in the absence of the CEO.

Skills :

Required Skills and Experience :

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Preferred Skills and Experience :

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