Sr. Program Manager, Clinical

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Sr. Program Manager within Perioperative Services to lead the creation, coordination, execution and growth of complex programs.

You will provide leadership to initiatives expected to evolve, expand or change, with EMR access as part of the role. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, plus advanced program management and mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant program management experience required.
• Experience leading complex programs and cross-functional teams.
• Mentoring and coaching of team members encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develops program plans, goals and objectives in collaboration with program and area leadership.
• Provides professional and/or technical leadership in the execution of day-to-day program activities.
• Communicates within and across department to maximize information sharing around progress and inter-dependencies.
• Participates in institutional task forces and other special committees related to the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Responsibilities may be expanded with additional duties.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world‑class care to the people of the Mid‑South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: Periop Services Operations Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY This job code is for those who need Electronic Medical Records access as part of their role. In your pivotal role as Sr. Program Manager, you will provide leadership for the creation, coordination, execution and growth of complex programs independently. You will also will provide leadership to support programs that are expected to experience significant change, expansion or evolution over time.

REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) 5 years of relevant experience .

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: VUMC Perioperative Services is a dynamic department with over 1000 employees, 65 adult operating rooms in addition to 19 pediatric operating rooms in Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and 14 ambulatory operating suites across three surgery centers. As part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, our employees participate in the implementation of cutting‑edge surgical technology and assist in the latest procedures. Our services are extensive and include organ transplants, joint replacements, minimally invasive surgery (including robotics), reconstructive plastic surgery, and much more. Services are offered on the main campus near downtown Nashville as well as our various off‑site specialty facilities. The Perioperative Services department encompasses the entire surgical experience. Our goal is to provide the best possible patient surgical care as we continually strive to be the Perioperative Center of Excellence in the Southeast United States.

For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/periop-services/welcome.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops program plans, goals and objectives in collaboration with program and area leadership.
• Provides professional and/or technical leadership in the execution of day‑to‑day program activities.
• Communicates within and across department to maximize information sharing around progress, needs, inter‑dependencies and accomplishments.
• Participates in institutional task forces and other special committees related to the achievement of goals and objective.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Process Improvement (Advanced): Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.
• Financial Processes (Advanced): Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.
• Mentoring & Coaching (Intermediate): The essence of training and mentoring on the job is transfer of knowledge. Whereas training can be considered more formal and scheduled, mentoring is often in the form of guidance and "hands‑on" experiences. The reporting relationship is unimportant since the purpose is to pass on information and experiences. These discussions normally center around a person's goal of learning job procedures, content, standards, analysis and problem‑solving.
• Program Management (Advanced): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.
• Peer Leadership (Advanced): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals.
• Quality Management (Advanced): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.
• Networking (Advanced): Build relationships through industry contacts, professional organizations and individuals.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.

Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.

Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.

Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.

- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 5 years Education: Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Great health care takes great people. We’re looking for like‑minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments.

Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. Vanderbilt Health is the Mid‑South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation's busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only LevelIV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide.

Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid‑South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction.

Three of our hospitals — Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital — have been awarded a Five‑Star Quality Rating from Medicare. We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High‑achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in advancing health care. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health. Our mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities.