Position SummaryAs an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. This position is considered At-Will and will serve at the pleasure of the CEO. Position Summary: Responsible for day to day operations for the Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC). Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of operations, identification of efficiencies, financial oversight for the CSC, implementation of performance improvement plans, development of action plans to increase patient, physician and employee satisfaction in areas of responsibility, administration of operating plans and goals. Provides strategic direction for the organization. Collaborates closely with contracted Providers and Community Resources, ensuring high quality patient care and efficient patient through put.
Job RequirementEducation/Experience:Equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of managerial experience in a health care environment.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:None.
Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements- Familiarity with Southern Nevada’s mental health continuum of care
- Director-level experience in a healthcare/hospital setting
- Experience in a Mental/Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse Rehabilitation setting (a plus)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical RequirementsKnowledge of:Health care industry and hospital practices; health care issues, trends and regulatory and legal compliance as it relates to operational areas of designation; federal, state, local and accreditation laws, standards and practices; financial implications of decisions including budgeting and forecasting; quality management and performance improvement strategies; service line development; relationship of health care administration to medical staff, nursing staff, ancillary departments and the community; state, federal and other laws and regulations governing health care; business practices, such as purchasing, marketing, performance measurement, etc.; principles and practices associated with managing a large complex organization; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures
Skill in:Providing leadership; making effective decisions; fostering collaborative partnerships in the implementation and administration of service and program delivery; developing positive employee relations; negotiating; solving problems; developing policies; developing organizational strategies and strategic plans; working effectively in a political environment; applying statistical and other analytical methods; conducting and chairing meetings; prioritizing and coordinating amount competing demands; developing and monitoring budgets; supervising and training staff; interpreting regulations; communicating effectively in both oral and written forms; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone; stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to travel to and attend meetings outside of normal work hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
- Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"!https://www.nvpers.org/front
- Vestingin the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $10 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
- Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
- Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
- Nevada has no State Income Tax
- No Social Security (FICA) Deduction
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
