Deputy Hospital Administrator (DOH/NMBHI #28455)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call compensation

Housing on site (may be available)

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice seeks a Deputy Hospital Administrator for the NM Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI). The role oversees operations, budgets, and compliance across campus, working directly with the Executive Director to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

The incumbent will supervise multiple departments, manage capital projects, and ensure adherence to licensing and accrediting standards while coordinating with facilities management and Senior Leadership.

Qualifications

• This includes an Associate degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience with a public assistance program, medical, healthcare, educational, or state facility.
• Nine (9) years total education and/or experience may substitute for the required education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of operations and budgets for the facility.
• Direct supervision of assigned staff and indirect supervision of all staff at the NM Behavioral Health Institute.
• Oversee capital projects, dietary, housekeeping, medical records, maintenance, staff development, security, and human resources.
• Coordinate communication with the Executive Director, board meetings, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Hospital management

Operations budgets

Policies & procedures

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or related field

Job description

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Deputy Hospital Administrator (DOH/NMBHI #28455)

For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

The NM Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) campus consists of 1.4M square feet of various buildings on 300+ acres. The facility has 5 programs consisting of Specialty Hospital, Long Term Care, and Residential Care. Incumbent will provide leadership and management and will have responsibility for ensuring the success of the overall operations of the facility and campus. The incumbent will work directly with the Executive Director to ensure that all areas of operations are providing a safe environment for patients and employees, with in applicable codes, and following all licensing and accreditation requirements. The position also provides compensation for being on call and may be eligible for housing on site.

How does it get done?

Incumbent is responsible for managing all aspects of operations and budgets for the facility and, specifically including but not limited to capital projects, dietary, housekeeping, medical records, maintenance, staff development, security, and human resources. The position directly supervises assigned staff and indirectly all staff at the NMBHI.

Who are the customers?

Incumbent is responsible for managing and directly supervising assigned staff and indirectly all staff at the NMBHI including contractors. Will be responsible for all communication, public relations, lobbying for funds/capital projects, board meetings, reporting requirements as defined through directives from DOH Senior Management and Facilities Management.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with hospital/facility management;
• Experience with managing operations and maintenance budgets;
• Experience implementing policies procedures and competency;
• Experience supervising multiple departments;
• Experience in compliance of local, state, federal, hospital, and Joint Commission codes and standards.

Associate degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Finance, or a related field and seven (7) years of experience with a public assistance program, medical, healthcare, educational, or state facility working with policies and procedures, conducting analysis/research, providing or requesting information from the general public, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management, behavioral health, and/or health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Department is Administration. Work hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call requirements.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.