Chief Operations Officer

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke County, Virginia, VA

7d•$104,980 - $144,872

About The Position

Catawba Hospital is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide leadership and oversight of the hospital’s administrative and support operations. The COO helps ensure that hospital services, facilities, and resources support a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and an effective workplace for employees. As a member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, the COO works with the Chief Executive Officer and department leaders to establish operational priorities, resolve challenges, and advance the hospital’s mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of hospital administration.
Ability to analyze operational needs and develop and adhere to an adequate budget.
Ability to supervise.
Good writing and communication skills for reports, program plans, contracts, public contact, training seminars, and similar work.
Knowledge of state laws and regulations applicable to operations, including The Joint Commission and CMS requirements.
Knowledge of life safety codes, fire codes, building codes, and facility security procedures.
Strong relationship management abilities to achieve results through others using various motivational techniques.
Ability to delegate and assign responsibility for task accomplishment while holding people accountable for successful completion of assignments.
Ability to handle ambiguity and change while balancing multiple priorities.
Ability to gather and analyze or interpret key information and data for planning, recommendations, and research- and data-based solutions.
Ability to build support, remove barriers, and secure resources to implement change.
Excellent critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Must maintain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification when covering duties assigned to a procurement officer position.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, etc.).

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of the hospital’s administrative and support operations.
Help ensure hospital services, facilities, and resources support a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and an effective workplace for employees.
Work with the Chief Executive Officer and department leaders to establish operational priorities, resolve challenges, and advance the hospital’s mission and strategic goals.
When covering duties assigned to a procurement officer position, maintain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.