Senior Associate of Surgery Segment

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We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

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Organization : Surgery PCC

Surgery PCC

Job Summary : JOB SUMMARY

JOB SUMMARY

• Reporting to the Chief Operating / Nursing Officer; provides project management, strategic support, tactical support and facilitation;
• ensures progress on goals by assuming day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks; creates and maintains cross-departmental relationships;

is a strategist, consultant, and implementer.

The successful candidate for this position will have a master's degree and 7 years of nursing experience.

This is an on-site position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Chief Operating / Nursing Officer in tracking administrative programs, projects and activities.
• Develops and maintains project tracking plans.
• Prepares documents and materials for Hospital Executive Administration Team meetings and retreats.
• Prepares presentations.
• Prepares speaking points for presentations.
• Provides data management and analysis.
• Performs financial analysis in collaboration with Financial Manager and Quality Data Manager.
• Consolidates data from applicable stakeholders into summary format.
• Collaborates with Hospital executives regarding data analysis for entity wide projects.
• Provides comprehensive support for entity wide projects.
• Performs analysis related to projects.
• Participates in process improvements related to projects.
• Documents progress of projects.
• Communicates progress of projects.
• Makes presentations regarding progress toward goals.
• Accepts accountability for personal and professional growth and contributes to the advancement of health care administration.
• Participates in professional and continued learning activities and shares knowledge with colleagues.
• Shows evidence of meeting annual professional goals which are established in collaboration with the Executive Leader.
• Utilizes feedback from colleagues regarding interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Participates in goal setting processes with the Hospital Executive Administration Team.
• Participates in the formation of the philosophy, goals and objectives of the institution.
• Participates in operational and capital budgeting processes.
• Participates in the establishment of tools to measure progress toward goals.
• Develops tools to measure and monitor service standards utilizing key service dimensions, knowledge of patient / customer expectations and best practice data.
• Consolidates service standards for departments.
• Monitors performance against service standards.
• Designs and maintains management dashboards of clinical and operational metrics to provide ongoing feedback on patient care, clinical and operational performance.
• Prepares reports on clinical, operational, financial and service performance.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities :

Organizational Impact : Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area / team and other related teams.

Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.

Breadth of Knowledge : Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction : Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience;

may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : - Develops Self and Others : Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self / others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

• Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.

• Solves Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.

• Ensures Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.

• Stewards Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department / area.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas / opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.

• Applies Technology : Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
• Adapts to Change : Views difficult situations and / or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities : Certifications :

Certifications : Work Experience :

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : 7 years

7 years

Education : Master's

Master's

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

EOE / AA / Women / Minority / Vets / Disabled