What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Clinical Officer position at Landmark Hospital of Athens?
Job Description
Job Description
Chief Clinical Offer (CCO)
Landmark Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Clinical Officer to join our leadership staff. We are looking for a driven transformational leader who can develop a strong vision and well-articulated professional practice models in keeping with current healthcare changes related to patient care.
Summary : This working manager role is responsible for coordinating patient care and operations of designated areas of the hospital, and participates in all aspects of planning for the organization. The director of nursing has the authority and responsibility for the direction, administration and supervision of clinical services and for the coordination and evaluation of all clinical services activities that support the hospital mission and common hospital goals. The director of nursing assists the CEO in formulating other hospital objectives and plans as an equal member of the hospital executive staff.
Responsibilities :
- Coordinates the development of hospital-wide programs that address how patient care needs of the patient population are assessed, met and evaluated
- Implements mechanisms for innovative evidence-based practices to evolve clinical programs
- Participates in the policy decisions that impact patient care services within the hospital
- Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of process improvement and continuous quality improvement
- Assumes an active role in the hospital's governing board, medical staff and other clinical leaders in the hospital's decision-making structure and process
- Participates as the administrator-on-call rotation with the designated administrative team
- Supports and develops patient care services through the employee selection process, work assignments, performance evaluations, and staff development
- Responsible for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Recommends and participates in education programs and training; including new hire orientation
- Encourages and facilitates the professional advancement of employees by affording opportunities for further education and experience
- Maintains close coordination with all departments to insure continuity and collaboration of services
- Communicates expectations, develops leaders and evolves the organization to meet current and anticipated strategic priorities
- Conveys a strong sense of advocacy and support on behalf of patients, family members and staff
- Responsible for cost controls to insure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from the approved departmental budgets
Requirements :
About us : Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned hospital system with locations in Georgia, Missouri, and Florida. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals in order to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.
