Regional President

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

The Regional President is a critical leadership position responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational performance, financial success, and growth of a designated region within the healthcare system. This role oversees a portfolio of hospitals, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values while delivering exceptional patient care and achieving financial sustainability.

Responsibilities:

Region President:

*Develop and implement a comprehensive regional strategy that aligns with the organization's overall goals and objectives. *Identify growth opportunities and lead initiatives to expand the organization's footprint in the region. *Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all hospitals, within assigned region. *Oversee the day-to-day operations of all hospitals, within the region, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. *Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement. *Implement best practices and standardized processes to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness. *Develop and manage the regional budget, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation to support strategic goals. *Monitor financial performance against budget targets and implement corrective actions as needed. *Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining or improving quality of care.

Leading People:

*Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. *Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. *Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. *Delegates' responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. *Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. *Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. *Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. *Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Leading Change:

*Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. *Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. *Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. *Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. *Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. *Recovers quickly from setbacks. *Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. *Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. *Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.

Results Driven:

*Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. *Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. *Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. *Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. *Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. *Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited, or solutions produce unfavorable results. *Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. *Leads the budgeting process. *Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.

Education Requirements:
* Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* None required.

Professional Experience Requirements:
* Requires 12 years of progressively responsible hospital or multi-facility experience, including 10 years of leadership experience as a hospital or health system CEO.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Deep understanding of the healthcare industry, including regulatory compliance, reimbursement models, and emerging trends.
* Strong grasp of hospital operations, including patient flow, staffing, resource allocation, supply chain management, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders, including employees, physicians, board members, community leaders, and regulatory bodies.
* Sharp business sense to identify growth opportunities, optimize resource utilization, and drive financial sustainability.
* Strong advocacy skills to represent the interests of the hospitals and their communities at the local, state, and national levels.
* Ability to identify and address operational challenges, develop creative solutions, and implement effective strategies to improve performance and outcomes.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: UNC HCS Administration

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.