Baptist Health

Assistant Administrator, Patient Care Services, Baptist Beaches

Baptist Health • $100K — $120K *
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years in healthcare operations.
  • At least 5 years in administrative leadership roles.
  • Experience in an acute care hospital environment.
  • Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare operations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational and administrative aspects of acute care services.
  • Act in place of the Vice President regarding hospital operations.
  • Ensure clinical operations align with organizational goals.
  • Facilitate a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to care delivery.
  • Enhance patient care through partnerships with nursing and medical staff.
  • Drive initiatives for clinical quality and safety improvements.
  • Analyze and refine operational processes for better patient experiences.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that fosters teamwork.
  • Opportunities for leadership and professional development.
  • Focus on quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
  • Involvement in strategic planning for care delivery improvements.
  • Visibility and accessibility as a leader across clinical teams.
Full Job Description
Assistant Administrator, Patient Care Services, Baptist Beaches

The Assistant Administrator, Patient Care Services provides operational and administrative leadership for acute care hospital services and serves with delegated authority and accountability in the absence of the President. This role has direct responsibility for clinical operations and supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across the organization.

The Assistant Administrator promotes and facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery for patients, families, and the community. The position is also actively involved in operational processes that directly impact the patient and family experience, with a focus on quality, safety, efficiency, and service excellence.

This leader is responsible for fostering a collaborative environment where teamwork is valued, clinical excellence is promoted, and leaders and caregivers are empowered to achieve strong operational and patient care outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide operational and administrative leadership for acute care hospital services.
  • Assume delegated authority and accountability for hospital operations in the absence of the Vice President.
  • Provide oversight and leadership for clinical operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, policies, and standards.
  • Support and facilitate an interdisciplinary team approach to the delivery of care to patients, families, and the community.
  • Partner with nursing, medical staff, ancillary services, and operational leaders to promote coordinated and efficient patient care.
  • Lead and support initiatives focused on clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience, operational performance, and continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate and improve operational processes that impact patients and their families.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and clinical excellence.
  • Support leaders in achieving departmental and organizational performance goals.
  • Ensure clinical operations remain compliant with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
  • Participate in strategic planning and implementation of initiatives designed to improve care delivery and hospital operations.
  • Serve as a visible and accessible leader who promotes effective communication across clinical and operational teams.

Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive healthcare operations experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of administrative leadership experience.
  • Leadership experience within an acute care hospital environment.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams.
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement.

Education and Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
  • Master's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Nursing Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for RN licensure in the State of Florida required.
  • FACHE preferred.

Primary Location:

Beaches - Main Building

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is a healthcare organization that operates hospitals, urgent care centers, and outpatient facilities in Florida. The organization was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida. Baptist Health provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care to its patients and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence. Baptist Health is also involved in various community outreach programs and initiatives to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
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Size
23,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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