Associate Vice President Perioperative Services

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a senior leader for Perioperative Services to oversee clinical and operational activities in assigned areas, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This role drives recruitment strategies and collaborates on planning aligned with LVHN's mission and safety goals.

The position emphasizes professional growth of management teams, policy development, and continuous improvement in nursing care delivery within a Magnet-designated system known for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in perioperative services.
• BLS and AHA certifications required.
• CNOR certification required or preferred.
• RN license in Pennsylvania.

Responsabilités

• Assures delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Develops ongoing recruitment strategies and oversees their implementation.
• Collaborates to establish planning consistent with the mission, strategic operation, quality and safety improvement plan, and overall organizational goals.
• Monitors vacancy and turnover rates; designs and implements programs to achieve minimal vacancies and reduce turnover.
• Participates in and applies research in practice.
• Establishes priorities to meet clinical and operational requirements.
• Develops and implements systems that enable consistent evaluation of nursing care provided.
• Develops, reviews, and/or recommends revision of policies, procedures, and practices.

Connaissances

Nursing leadership

Perioperative services

Clinical governance

BLS

AHA

CNOR

PA RN license

Formation

Master’s degree in nursing/healthcare/business

PA RN license

Description du poste

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

• Guides and oversees all operational and clinical activities of assigned areas.
• Assures effective, safe, efficient, economic, and quality-driven clinical outcomes.
• Facilitates the professional growth of present and future management teams.

Job Duties

• Assures delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Develops ongoing recruitment strategies and oversees their implementation.
• Collaborates to establish planning consistent with the mission, strategic operation, quality and safety improvement plan, and overall organizational goals.
• Monitors vacancy and turnover rates; designs and implements programs to achieve minimal vacancies and reduce turnover.
• Participates in and applies research in practice.
• Establishes priorities to meet clinical and operational requirements.
• Develops and implements systems that enable consistent evaluation of nursing care provided.
• Develops, reviews, and/or recommends revision of policies, procedures, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree In nursing, healthcare, business, or related field.
• 5 years in perioperative services.
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• AHA - American Heart Association
• Upon Hire CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room - Competency & Credentialing Institute
• Upon Hire RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania
• Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Details

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
• Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: Salaried position; expectations to work as such
• Department: 1004-09082 Perioperative Services - CC

About Us

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.