Chief Operating Officer

Responsibilities

Mercy General Hospital is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in operations, hospital administration, process improvement, and team leadership.

• Oversee hospital-wide operations, ensuring seamless integration of clinical and non-clinical functions.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, patient outcomes, and financial sustainability.
• Lead and mentor department heads to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Optimize resource allocation, budget management, and operational workflows to enhance hospital performance.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, satisfaction, and care delivery.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to align operational goals with the hospital’s mission and vision.
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen relationships with physicians, staff, and external stakeholders to support hospital growth and community engagement.
• Implement and monitor emergency preparedness and crisis management strategies.
  
  

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital or healthcare operations.
• FACHE preferred
• Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and improving patient care outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, financial management, and hospital accreditation processes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis, strategic planning, and performance management.
  
  

Overview

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 by Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. With its national office in Chicago and a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit operates more than 2,000 care sites from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen -- both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and under-served. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

Pay Range

$104.79 - $146.70/hour