Lehigh Valley Health Network

Director Operations

Lehigh Valley Health Network  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.



Oversees all operational, business and clinical activities within assigned area of responsibilities.

Job Duties

  • Maintains cost control and evaluates budget needs for operations.
  • Collaborates to establish department plans consistent with mission, strategic operations, quality and safety improvement plan, and overall network goals.
  • Develops and oversees staff scheduling process to ensure optimal labor productivity and achieves on target performance metrics.
  • Implements and adjusts workflows to streamline operations and corrective actions for cost control problems.
  • Maintains and updates policy and procedure manual in accordance with department needs and organizational standards.
  • Maintains ongoing, proactive relationships with all relevant people.
  • Proactively communicates critical issues and intervenes accordingly, prepares and submits timely reports for operational review.
  • Monitors volume and adjusts staffing patterns to drive labor productivity, access and optimal patient experience.
  • Recommends and submits for capital expenditures to promote safe and efficient care delivery and sound business operations.
  • Recommends and implements new technology as needed to advance care and align with most progressive industry standards.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree Healthcare/Business Administration or Relevant Healthcare Field
  • 5 years Progressive leadership roles with health system experience.
  • Operations and Resource Management


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree MBA/MHA


Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Health Center at Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

M-F: 8-4:30, Variable with weekend rotation

Department:

1004-09222 COH - Rehab Admin

Lehigh Valley Health Network

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system.

Together, we’re among the top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S., with 65,000 colleagues, 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care across eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.

We’re committed to putting people first and pursuing excellence in over 95 clinical specialties, supported by a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
lvhn.org
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