VP Patient Care - Temple
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
ABOUT US
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we prioritize the health of people,
families, and communities. It is the largest not-for-profit
healthcare system in Texas, empowering you to live a healthy
life.
Our Core Values are:
JOB SUMMARY
VP Patient Care - Temple is responsible for overseeing, planning,
and directing the nursing practice and clinical services for Baylor
Scott and White Health (BSWH). Provides clinical leadership across
all patient care settings, both inpatient and outpatient, within
assigned area of responsibility which may include one or more
hospitals, clinics, or other BSWH healthcare facilities. May
oversee the operations of patient care service areas which could
include social services, ambulatory care, cardiology, respiratory,
rehabilitation, pharmacy, emergency medicine, and other nursing or
clinical support functions. Establishes and communicates the
clinical strategic goals and objectives for assigned nursing units
or clinical areas in accordance with the BSWH overall patient care
goals and objectives. Develops and implements clinical protocols,
nursing policies and procedures, new patient care models, and
nursing quality improvement initiatives. Maintains and monitors
clinical operational efficiency, standards of care, and patient
service delivery levels. Ensures high quality patient care delivery
in a cost-effective manner. Negotiates interdepartmental resources
and communicates with other BSWH departments to ensure effective
and efficient delivery of patient care. Collaborates with
operations leadership (CEO), physician leadership (CMO), and other
senior leadership for assigned area of responsibility to deliver
patient care with a focus on ensuring high quality patient
outcomes, improving patient experience, and achieving service
excellence in healthcare.
This position oversees the Acute Care and Progressive Care Units at
the Magnet-designated Level I Academic Trauma Center: Baylor Scott
& White Medical Center - Temple.
An entity Vice President (VP) develops strategy and business plans
for one or more business units. Business unit may include a level
of smaller entity vice presidents (e.g., small hospitals, clinics,
etc.). Leads strategy execution, identifies resourcing needs, and
provides guidance for significant tactical decisions. Focuses on
current-year operations and participates in establishing multi-year
strategies and business plans. Erroneous decisions at this level
tend to have a long-term negative effect on the success of the
organization. Leads and directs a single business unit or region.
Typically directs multiple levels of subordinate directors and/or
managers covering varied disciplines and skill levels. Has
managerial accountability for staffing and budgets for a large span
of control (at least 2 managers/directors). Exercises wide latitude
in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
Responsible for executing a portion of the business strategy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees clinical patient care services for BSWH Temple.
- Develops and implements short and long-range nursing plans and
priorities aligned with BSWH mission, values, and business
objectives.
- Advises and collaborates with clinical departments, medical
staff, and other leadership on nursing activities and decisions
that impact the quality of patient care, patient safety, and
patient satisfaction.
- Creates and leads a nursing environment that promotes a
collaborative nursing practice and excellence in patient care,
patient safety, nursing education, and clinical research.
- Leads the development and implementation of nursing policies,
programs, and initiatives and ensures consistency in standards of
nursing practice across all clinical settings.
- Evaluates current Nursing practices and patient care delivery
models to continually improve the quality, appropriateness, and
efficiency of patient care.
- Promotes and facilitates a multidisciplinary approach to patient
care and coordination of care among clinical disciplines.
- Leads the development and implementation of clinical quality and
patient safety initiatives, programs, and activities.
- Develops and implements quality and utilization standards for
patient care services to ensure coordinated plans of treatment,
delivery of services that meet patient needs, and efficient and
cost-effective patient care.
- Ensures nursing services are compliant with all applicable laws
and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field required. Master's
degree strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of nursing experience in an acute care environment,
ideally an academic trauma center
- 1+ years of experience in a leadership role.
- Registered Nurse license required.
- Experience collaborating across multiple departments and clinical
disciplines within a large, complex healthcare organization
preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with strong
presentation skills.
- Familiarity with Magnet and/or Pathways to Excellence
designation
BSWH Leadership Principles are critical to the success of our
executive leaders and our organization. The executive team should
model leadership principles in how they show up for their team
(including the executive team) - and themselves - every day. The
following principles define what we aspire to be and what we expect
from each other. -
1. Puts the Customer First - Leaders listen to their customers,
using valuable insights to improve experiences and build
loyalty
2. Empower your Team - Leaders remove barriers and ignite
innovation
3. Hire and Develop the Best - Leaders hire exceptional and diverse
talent, coach continuously and set a high bar for performance
4. Start with Why - Leaders start with the end in mind,
articulating the why and painting a compelling picture of the
future
5. Challenge your Biases - Leaders use data and diverse
perspectives to guide decisions
6. Simplify - Leaders convert the complex to the simple
7. Take Action - Leaders move their teams quickly toward their
goals, creating a safe environment to try new approaches and learn
from them
8. Learn Continuously - Leaders love to learn and listen to
understand, always looking for ways to apply new ideasMINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's strongly preferred
- 5 years of experience
- Registered Nurse
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