Assistant Vice President, Cancer Services - Jersey City, NJ

Job Overview:

The AVP for Cancer services will be reporting directly to the Chief Operating Office and VP of Oncology Services- Northern Region. The Assistant Vice President provides overall leadership for the administrative functions for the oncology service line (Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Surgical Oncology) at Jersey City Medical Center. This includes: partnership and collaboration between inpatient and outpatient services, overall business growth and development of all cancer services, clinical operations, financial and human resource management, space and facilities planning, and collaborative leadership to support service line goals locally and across the broader health system

Qualifications:

Required:

• 7 years of experience in oncology leadership and/or service line management structure is required.
• MHA, MBA, or MS in health care administration, business administration, nursing, public health administration or a related field is required.

Preferred:

• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Current New Jersey licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse in good standing required.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 9:00 5:00 each day
• Days to work
• FT

Essential Functions:

Administrative Oversight

• Oversees the development, direction and coordination of the clinical and business operations for the oncology service line and provides management and supervisory leadership to leaders and staff involved in such functions.
• Provides expert counsel regarding clinical operations and strategies for its growth and development and is responsible for the development, interpretation, coordination, and administration of policies on business and clinical operations, nursing, social work, hospital networks and managed care contracting
• Works collaboratively with local executive team to facilitate optimal integration and coordination of cancer services for outpatient and inpatient programmatic development.
• Assumes leadership in assessing the current state of the service line s clinical revenue cycle to determine potential opportunities for improvement
• Engages in strategic planning for associated programs and departments and coordinates related activities of the Oncology Vice President s office
• Works closely with the local executives and corporate leadership team in the broader areas of planning and development
• Engages in clinical program enhancement, new business opportunities including joint ventures to maximize funding opportunities to sustain and build programs for campus
• Attracts and retains high quality, engaged team who will contribute to the sustained success of the service line.
• Responsible for the oversight and management of physician office practices associated with the oncology service line.
• Assists the Medical Staff, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, in fulfilling its responsibilities and resolving medical/administrative conflicts

Financial Management

• Prepares departmental operational and capital budgets and develop and annually update a long-range financial plan that supports the organization s strategic plans and objectives.
• Monitors all financial operations to ensure that the service line utilizes its resources in a fiscally responsible manner so as to assure short term and long tern sustained success.
• Prepares and presents necessary financial, statistical and operational data for new program or business including return on investment. Develops and provides objective criteria for measuring new business processes.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of clinical reimbursement and managed care issues specific to an oncology service line. Identifies opportunities to optimize reimbursement and implements new policies and procedures as necessary.
• Maintains accurate and timely dashboard data for all clinical service line metrics, physician performance, volume, utilization reports etc.

Quality Management

• Monitors all patient care programs and activities to ensure high quality care and patient centered safety programs
• Maintains compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory rules and requirements established by state and federal agencies as well as those of voluntary accrediting bodies to ensure continued compliance
• Develops integrated systems that support and continuously improve the patient experience

Planning and Marketing

• Develop with leadership, operational, business and tactical plans for fulfilling the facility s oncology strategic goals and objectives
• Promote collaborative, positive working relationships with other healthcare providers, payers, governmental and regulatory agencies
• Ensure the awareness and promote the integration of the facility with the community and region through an effective public and community relations program.
• Actively participate in community activities that promote the service line s mission, programs, and services; Collaborates with executive leadership on philanthropy efforts.

Other Duties:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay range: $180,000.00 to 195,000.00

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer