SR EXEC DIR AMBULATORY OPERATIONS

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Department: Nursing – Administration FTE: 1. 00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: The Senior Executive Director Ambulatory Operations will assist the CNO UNM Hospitals & Clinics with ongoing development, direction, and supervision of ambulatory programs and services. The Senior Executive Director Ambulatory Operations will function as the Executive primarily responsible for coordination of patient access, throughput and flow for all ambulatory areas and clinics. Also, jointly responsible with the CNO UNM Hospitals & Clinics and Executive Nursing Directors for ensuring patient services are in compliance with nursing care standards as well as state and federal regulations. Assist in developing and revising ambulatory policies and procedures, and assist the CNO UNM Hospitals & Clinics with recruitment, retention, training and quality assurance. Promote high quality care with optimal efficiency in the administration of fiscal affairs and other activities concerning care throughout the clinical enterprise. Ensure adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. No patient care assignment. Detailed responsibilities:
* FINANCES – Ensure proper allocation of financial resources, and monitor department budgets and spending
* PROJECTS – Evaluate and implement special projects
* MANAGEMENT – Assist ambulatory management with leadership and decision-making in all settings
* ADMINISTRATION – Assess clinic/department practices to promote better safety and patient-care delivery
* ADMINISTRATION – Oversee record-keeping and documentation
* PLANNING – Analyze areas of planning and operational efficiency and make recommendations for improvement. Assist in planning new services and programs
* SUPERVISION – Supervise multiple departments within the Hospitals as assigned
* SUPERVISION – Perform senior AOC rotation
* RESEARCH – Promote, cooperate with, participate in, and conduct research and investigation studies designed to improve evidenced-based outcomes in clinical areas
* FACILITIES – Represent the Ambulatory needs regarding improvements in the clinics including construction, renovation of structures, and purchase of capital equipment
* COMMITTEES – Participate in community, Health Sciences Center, Hospitals, and committees as appropriate; disseminate committee information as appropriate
* PUBLIC RELATIONS – Collaborate with members of the community to promote good public relations
* DEVELOPMENT – Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
* QUALITY – Work to ensure quality, evidence-based patient care is provided.

Monitor service quality and procedures, and evaluate outcomes. Support achievement of improved patient satisfaction and improved patient outcomes Qualifications Education: Essential:
* Master’s Degree Education specialization: Essential:
* Business or Healthcare Related Discipline Experience: Essential: 5-10 years progressively increasing healthcare administrative experience Nonessential: 5 years directly related experience in an academic health center Credentials: Physical Conditions: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Working conditions: Essential:
* No or min hazard, physical risk, office environment
* Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal

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