Director, Plant Operations

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

About The Position

The Director of Plant Operations directs the department’s activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. The role develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the organization’s clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements. It directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service-level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality-control objectives. The Director plans and monitors staffing activities, prepares and evaluates budgets, coordinates internal and external audits, and fosters professional growth while ensuring the department understands its role in the continuum of care. The position also manages staff work and is responsible for hiring, termination, training, development, performance reviews, and corrective action.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Direct departmental activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards in accordance with organizational requirements.
Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service-level determination, and complaint management.
Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and continuing education.
Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets and ensure operations remain within allocated funding.
Coordinate and direct internal and external audits.
Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth.
Ensure the department remains focused on its role in the continuum of care.
Plan, assign, schedule, and review staff work, ensuring quality standards.
Hire, terminate, train, develop, and review staff performance, and administer corrective action.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time employees.