Vice President of Operations

City / State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview : Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, home to one of the nation's leading heart hospitals and the12th largest cardiac programs in the country, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Operationsto lead and elevate performance across our procedural areas. This executive will have strategic and operational oversight ofcardiac procedural areas,operating rooms, andinterventional platforms, ensuring excellence in patient care, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all procedural areas within the Heart Hospital, including cardiac ORs, hybrid ORs, cath labs, and electrophysiology suites. Collaborate with physician leaders, nursing, and administrative teams to drive performance, quality, and innovation.

Lead initiatives to optimize throughput, resource utilization, and patient experience in one of the nation's largest and most complex surgical environments. Ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards, and continuous improvement across all procedural operations.

Champion a culture of excellence, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications :

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related field required.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital operations, preferably in procedural or surgical services.

Proven track record of leading high-performing teams in complex, high-volume environments.

Strong understanding of cardiac care delivery, surgical workflows, and perioperative services.

Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and change management skills.

Why Sentara?

Sentara Healthcare is a nationally recognized, integrated health system with a commitment to innovation, quality, and compassionate care. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a flagship facility offering world-class cardiac care, advanced surgical services, and a collaborative environment where leaders thrive.

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Join us in shaping the future of cardiac care and surgical excellence.

Benefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k / 403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250 / year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states :

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.