Hospital Administrator - Habersham & Lumpkin

Job Category:

Executive Leadership

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President of the Northern Market, the Hospital Administrator is responsible for the overall operations of NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin. The Hospital Administrator promotes a culture of uncompromised safety, superior quality, memorable patient experiences, and financial stewardship that aligns with Northeast Georgia Health System's (NGHS) core values. Provides leadership and strategic direction to ensure achievement of established goals and objectives for NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin. Assists in the coordination of clinical operations throughout the continuum of care; development of strategy and business decisions for the market and contributes to meeting or exceeding yearly profit objectives and expense control. The Hospital Administrator works directly with physicians, administrative leaders and the NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin leadership team to manage interdependencies across the health system and maintain productive working relationships.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications:

Educational Requirements: Masters Degree

Minimum Experience: Three to five years of management experience in a hospital setting

Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred Educational Requirements: Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree is strongly preferred

Preferred Experience:

Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong financial acumen and business literacy

Evidence of successfully executing strategic initiatives

Effective relationship building skills; a high-integrity, approachable leader who can quickly build respect, credibility, and trust at all levels of the organization and community

Excellent critical thinking, negotiating and decision-making skills

Aptitude for innovation, learning and change management

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

In collaboration with NGHS Finance Division, develops and manages operating and capital budgets for NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin. Ensures NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin operate within budget while maintaining a focus on programmatic growth of services to meet community needs.

Provides leadership to NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin to establish and maintain an environment focused on safety for patients, staff, physicians and visitors. Focuses on achieving top decile patient experiences.

Participates in the development of strategic plans for NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin in response to NGHS strategy and the community's developing needs.

Evaluates financial performance of NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin and implements measures to ensure optimal performance.

Creates process improvements that deliver exceptional care and service.

Works with individual department leaders at NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin to review performance, strengths and development opportunities and provides coaching and mentoring as needed.

Serves as the management liaison with medical staff regarding concerns, issues and questions pertaining to the operations of NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin or affiliated entities.

Serves as the NGMC Habersham & Lumpkin representative at external functions on community Boards, advisory panels and/or committees of various health related agencies as appropriate.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time

Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.