Hospital President

As our President, you will provide comprehensive operational leadership for your specific entity. Your primary responsibility will be to meticulously execute the system's strategic vision within your defined domain, translating overarching organizational goals into actionable, localized plans. You will be fully accountable for the operational and financial performance of your area, encompassing day-to-day management, budget oversight, and the leadership of all local staff, while reporting directly to a higher-level executive within the system.

Every day you will lead your teams in the effective management of resources, including personnel, budget, and facilities, ensuring optimal utilization to meet operational targets and deliver high-quality patient care. You will actively engage with community stakeholders, local leaders, and patient populations, solidifying our presence and building strong relationships within the local community. Furthermore, you will continuously monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, patient satisfaction, and financial health within your purview, always aligning with our mission and values.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a proven track record of exemplary operational leadership and financial stewardship within a complex healthcare environment. You will be adept at fostering strong community relationships, translating system-wide strategies into local action, and driving results through effective resource utilization and team empowerment. Additionally, exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of local healthcare needs, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of humankindness will be crucial for your success.

• Plans, directs and evaluates the daily operations of the assigned hospital, participating with and involving others from the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Leadership Team in assuring the effective delivery of patient care services.
• Ensures the provision of affordable high quality health care services by appropriately utilizing and organizing available human, financial, and physical resources; monitors, evaluates, and enhances the quality of care and services delivered to patients at the assigned hospital; implements effective and ongoing programs to monitor, evaluate, and improve quality of nursing and clinical care delivered to patients assures that managers and staff incorporate quality improvement methodology in the performance of their work.
• Accountable and responsible for administrative management and leadership for designated service lines and specialty services, participating in Virginia Mason Franciscan Health policy decisions that affect patient care services and operations relative to the assigned hospital.
• Oversees financial management of assigned facility including monitoring budgets, productivity measures, and other internal controls to assure targets and maximum performance measures are attained; assists managers in developing corrective action plans and provides direction and accountability in monitoring progress toward defined targets; works with appropriate service line Vice Presidents regarding departmental budgets, productivity and other performance targets.
• Leads change initiatives by adequately identifying and involving key stakeholders in processes; works to achieve understanding among constituencies and supports and models effective communication; maintains close ties to all hospital departments and to medical staff to assure operations are running smoothly.
• Serves as administrative resource to managers to help resolve departmental issues such as staffing, employee and patient concerns, utilization of hospital facilities, equipment, and supplies; communicates and consults with appropriate service line Vice Presidents regarding such issues; recommends improvements of hospital facilities, including construction or renovation of structures and purchase of and new equipment.

Required

• Bachelors Other in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field
• Seven years of management-level experience
• Three years of progressively responsible management experience in a position with responsibility for multiple service lines and broad hospital operations focus
• Must have demonstrated experience in quality improvement, marketing, healthcare administration, healthcare standards and regulations, medical care systems, strategic planning, budgeting, financial administration, continuum of care integration and patient care delivery systems and
• Driver's License: WA, upon hire

Preferred

• Masters Other in Business Administration, healthcare administration or other healthcare-related field and RN-prepared candidate

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.