Administrative Fellow St. Francis Hospital Monroe, LA

Description

Actively integrates learning from a university graduate program and applies such knowledge to health care administration and management principles and theories within an acute care hospital setting. During this residency program the resident strives to develop a broad knowledge base of hospital management and operations by accepting responsibility for key strategic and operational projects and programs. It is the responsibility of the incumbent(s) of this position to incorporate the Mission Core Values and Service Standards of SFMC as he/she engages in the workings of the Senior Management Team.

1. Leadership Involvement
   1. Attends senior management medical staff and administrative meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures and follows all safety quality improvement and infection control standards.
   2. Integrates and applies health care administration principles and theories in a residency program aquires knowledge of hospital operations regulations policies and procedures and examines hospital organizational structure and behavior. Rotates through targeted hospital departments to gain knowledge of the departments role in the delivery of healthcare services at SFMC.
2. Program or Project Management
   1. Assumes responsibility for specific and targeted projects programs or functions. Works collaboratively with the residency supervisor on goals setting measurement of attainment to goals and evaluation of residency program. Identifies economic environmental and political conditions affecting the health care industry and makes prudent recommendations to administration for improving health care services
   2. Provides suggestions for program development and offers evaluations of existing programs and projects in an effort to increase program performance and identify ways to improve the quality efficiency and effectiveness of health care service delivery.
   3. When requested will actively participate in all regulatory and accreditation surveys. To assist with the preparation of records and reports process improvement and compliance.
3. Performance Improvement
   1. Develops positive relationships between the hospital medical staff and community agencies special interest and civic groups and professional affiliations by acting as a hospital representative. Works through civic groups and public education activities to improve community health and foster the hospitals image as a leader in the health care industry.
4. Other Duties As Assigned
   1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education - Within one year of receiving Masters Degree

Special Skills - Good computer skills interpersonal & human relations skills and oral & written communication skills; good problem solving & critical thinking skills and time management/prioritization skills; good organizational skills