President and Chief Operating Officer - Kent Hospital at Care New England

Job Summary

The Kent Hospital President and COO is responsible for the smooth, effective and efficient operations of the hospital. The executive ensures that the hospital provides quality services that are financially sound, that are in compliance with regulatory legislation and that meet the needs of patients, their families, physicians, the public and the staff. Additionally, the executive has the responsibility to ensure the integration of operations and implementing the system wide strategic plan.

Duties And Responsibilities

Develops and fosters effective collaboration between operating units, divisions, physicians, leadership, staff, faculty and other key entities (inside and outside CNE) to ensure an integrated approach to providing services and fulfilling CNE’s operating philosophy, mission and core values.

Oversees and manages development of appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the hospital is in compliance with the necessary regulatory legislation,the Joint Commission (“TLC”) and System requirements.

Participates in the development of the System’s strategic plan as well as short and long-term objectives that will ensure the continued growth and provision of necessary services to the community. Implement plans and programs as approved by the System.

Through the hospital’s executive team, ensures the clinical needs of the operating unit’s patients are met through the effective coordination and collaboration with medical staff.Works effectively within the organization ensuring that the System’s highly-matrixes approach to decision-making runs smoothly and efficiently at all times.

Working with other Operating Unit COO’s, serves as a resource to reduce costs, enhance revenues, achieve operational integration and provide quality care to patients and their families. Ensures accountability and maintains a disciplined framework of goals, expectations and performance measurements that drive and reward employee performance.

Fosters a culture if accountability, responsibility and cooperation throughout the hospital and the System. Works closely with other corporate executives to increase the level of ‘systemness’, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and operating performance.

Works closely with the service line executives and executive chiefs to ensure communication across the System and provide operational support fir service line activities with the hospitals.

Develops new business strategies to enhance market share and improve overall performance.

Expands Kent Hospital’s outreach activities and referral networks to ensure effective partnerships are formed, which will facilitate the development of a comprehensive integrated health system.

Attends/participates in key committee meetings as necessary.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities as requested by the CNE CEO.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills and ability. Highly evolved persuasion skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong planning and organizational skills.

In depth knowledge of the current environment in the health care industry.

Good problem solver/strong-financial skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels.

Essential skills also include human relations, oral/written communication, analytical and reasoning abilities.

Education: MD preferred. Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent required.

Experience: Ten years of demonstrated leadership and progressive management experience.

Additional Information

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.