JW Friday, Hooker & Associates has been exclusively retained by BJC Health System – Missouri Baptist Medical Center to recruit a Program Manager for their Cancer and Infusion Center. JW Friday, Hooker & Associates is an experienced Healthcare Executive Search firm that specializes within the oncology service line. Our firm's creativity in offering solutions to healthcare organizations is a proven process that is results driven and is why we have been able to work with some of the top cancer programs in the nation.
Position |
Cancer and Infusion Center Program Manager |
Organization |
Missouri Baptist Medical Center |
Location |
Saint Louis, Missouri |
Reporting Relationship |
The Cancer and Infusion Center Program Manager will report to the Director of Oncology Services and the Breast Health Care Center |
Websites
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Missouri Baptist Medical Center Cancer & Infusion Center Missouri Baptist Medical Center BJC HealthCare
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THE POSITION
Cancer and Infusion Center Program Manager
The Cancer and Infusion Center Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hospital's cancer center and infusion services at three sites. They take exceptional care of people by monitoring, validating, and evaluating nursing staff and patient care for a specific unit. This person will build teams that collaborate with others, manage conflict and/or change toward productive outcomes, and has accountability for overseeing departmental quality improvement processes.
The Program Manager provides leadership and coaching/mentoring to continue to support and grow the talented leadership team that includes the Cancer Center’s Clinical Nurse Manager, Social Work Supervisor, Nurse Supervisor, and the Oncology Data and Support Services Supervisor.
This position collaborates with physicians, staff and leaders to establish the philosophy of care for areas of responsibility, provides key input into planning services and on-going program development. The Program Manager utilizes his/her advanced oncology-specific clinical practice knowledge, leadership and staff development skills, and change management and problem-solving skills to effectively oversee the management of the Center. The Program Manager creates, maintains and promotes a professional practice environment which is consistent with the vision and philosophy for oncology care at MBMC.
The Program Manager collaborates with the other service line managers of radiation oncology and breast health center in the design and delivery of health care to patients. The Program Manager will lead efforts to ensure compliance with accreditation/licensing and other regulatory standards and the evaluation and continuous improvement of patient outcomes and satisfaction with care. This position serves as a clinical resource and leadership role model for the Supervisors and clinical and non-clinical staff within the Center. The Program Manager actively coordinates with Supervisors to monitor and report on overall performance (patient and employee satisfaction, financial outcomes, etc.), ensures appropriate staffing levels and participates as a member of the leadership team for the Cancer Center to ensure achievement of overall service line objectives.
The Cancer and Infusion Center Program Manager assists with the development, interpretation, and application of policies and procedures and financial budgets.
Successful candidates will possess demonstrated leadership knowledge and track record in the following areas:
• Solid understanding of overall business process and operations, as well as knowledge of cost control principles and practices, and revenue cycles.
• Knowledge of hospital, cancer, nursing and clinical professional accreditation and certification requirements & standards, plus regulatory requirements regarding clinical licensure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and support oncology nursing and professional practice expertise to include mentoring, leadership development and alignment with program, center and hospital roles across the oncology care continuum.
• Further a culture of continuous quality improvement and clinical advancement
• Program development and care delivery with a patient and family centered focus
• Demonstrated successful engagement, partnering and alliance building with a broad range of constituencies with a flexible but strong manner, excellent interpersonal, communications, and people skills.
• Proficiency in cultivating excellent physician and physician office relationships with an intimate knowledge of physician practice management.
The incumbent needs to be a seasoned leader in cancer services with experience in clinical & specialty program planning, and business development with the ability to influence effectively within a hospital service line & the community. The ideal candidate will have a BSN, Masters Degree in Nursing or related health care field is preferred (MHA/MBA), at least five years of experience within a hospital based cancer center/program or a large oncology physician practice group.
THE CLIENT
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Founded in 1886 and originally named Missouri Baptist Sanitarium, Missouri Baptist Medical Center of St. Louis is a 489-bed acute-care hospital. Recognized as a "Top 100 U.S. Hospital" by Thomson Reuters, the "No. 1 Hospital for Overall Cardiac Services" in Missouri by HealthGrades and "One of America's Safest Hospitals" by Forbes, Missouri Baptist offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, and specializes in heart, cancer, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, neurological/spine and women's health services. Missouri Baptist Medical Center started with one physician, one patient, and one room. Today, the thriving medical center has grown to more than 1,400 staff physicians and 2700 employees.
Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a member of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States and the largest employer in St. Louis. Based in St. Louis, BJC serves residents in Missouri and southern Illinois through its 13 hospitals and multiple health service organizations.
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Mission and Values
• Mission -- To improve the health of the people and the communities we serve.
• Compassion -- Responding to the feelings and needs of each person with kindness, concern and empathy
• Excellence -- Providing competent, safe patient care in a proactive, effective and responsive manner
• Integrity -- Adhering to strong moral and ethical principles
• Respect -- Recognizing and honoring the dignity and uniqueness of each person
•Teamwork -- Communicating and working with others for the benefit of all
Awards and accolades that Missouri Baptist Medical Center has earned over the years include:
Physician Satisfaction Awards
Five-Star Awards
As a Place to Practice Medicine
Quality of CareFour-Star Awards
Emergency Department
Nursing
Radiology
Administration
Patient Satisfaction Awards
Overall Top Performer
Breast HealthCare Center
Five-Star Awards
Emergency Department (Adult & Pediatrics)*
Outpatient Radiology - Sunset Hills
Outpatient Radiation Oncology*
Outpatient Cardiac Cath*
Breast HealthCare Center*
CVT/PCUFour-Star Awards
Outpatient Services Overall
Special Achievement Recognitions
100% Excellent Rankings
Intensive Care Units
Top Decile in Advocacy
OB
Rehab
Cancer Center
*Also received Top Decile Rankings in Advocacy
Five-Star Rating for Outpatient Radiology Oncology
Missouri Baptist Outpatient Radiology Oncology ranks as the best in Missouri, according to a 2007 study by Professional Research Consultant.
Five-Star Rating for Inpatient OB/GYN
Missouri Baptist Inpatient OB/GYN ranks as the leading Missouri hospital, according to a 2007 study by Professional Research Consultant.
Four-Star Rating as a Place to Practice Medicine
Missouri Baptist tied for No. 2 for great places to practice medicine in Missouri, according to a 2007 medical staff perception study by Professional Research Consultant.
Four-Star Rating for Overall Quality of Care
Missouri Baptist tied for No. 2 for overall quality of care in Missouri, according to a 2007 medical staff perception study by Professional Research Consultant.
Four-Star Rating for Emergency Department
Missouri Baptist Emergency Department ranks No. 4 in Missouri, according to a 2007 study by Professional Research Consultant.
2006, 2007 Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence
Missouri Baptist ranks among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical excellence by HeathGrades – 2006 and 2007.
#1 for Cardiac Care and Cardiac Surgery in Missouri in 2006, 2007
Missouri Baptist ranks as the leading Missouri hospital for cardiac care and cardiac surgery by HealthGrades 2006 and 2007.
Institute of Healthcare Improvements (IHI)
The 2007 IHI Annual Progress Report recognizes Missouri Baptist for its careful and continuous initiative of providing patients a safer health care environment. During 2006, Missouri Baptist lowered its hospital-wide mortality rate to 1.95 percent.
Research Program at Missouri Baptist Cancer Center Granted Highest NCI Designation for Community-Based Organization
Heartland Cancer Research, a collaborative project by Missouri Baptist Medical Center and the Center for Cancer Care and Research, is granted the Community Clinical Oncology Program designation by the National Cancer Institute in July 2005. One of only 63 programs in the country to receive this honor.
American Hospital Quest for Quality Prize
The American Hospital Association selects Missouri Baptist from among hundreds of hospitals nationally for its leadership and innovation in patient care quality, safety and commitment in 2002.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
The Cancer Research Program at Missouri Baptist is recognized three consecutive years by the prestigious Cancer and Leukemia Group B for the number of patients accrued into clinical trials. The program is one of nine to be recognized nationally for its involvement in clinical trials by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Missouri Baptist East Pavilion and Cancer Center
Their new 35,000-sq. ft. Cancer Center combines these critical components in a location designed by doctors, nurses and cancer patients. That’s because decades of experience have taught them that comfort and compassion are just as important as the science of medicine. Therefore, their comprehensive treatment planning includes equal measures of both. Their new Cancer Center also offers a Healing Garden where patients may go to find a peaceful retreat or, when possible, receive treatments by the side of their reflecting pool. Their infusion areas are equipped with wireless internet for patients and loved ones. And their Cancer Information and Resource Center is there to answer any questions to help a patient and their family through their journey. Last year Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s cancer program saw approximately 2000 analytic cases. Their cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Radiation Oncologists and the Joint Commission. They also offer a strong palliative care program for their patients.
Recognized as one of the region’s outstanding cancer programs, their Cancer Center is organized around these basic principles:
• Comprehensive treatment -- they use state-of-the-art technology to bring you the most advanced cancer-fighting treatments.
•Multidisciplinary approach -- their team of doctors brings together the medical specialists you need to plan and implement your care. Their cancer specialist also keep your primary care physician informed of your progress every step of the way.
•Compassionate care -- they strive to support you during what can be the most difficult time for you and your loved ones. For many years, the physicians and healthcare professionals at Missouri Baptist Cancer Center have provided state-of-the-art cancer care to patients where they live – in their communities.
•Research – their goals are to provide cutting-edge research advances to their patients and to participate in discoveries that will benefit the next generation of cancer patients and people who are at risk for cancer.
•Complimentary therapy -- a service provided by their Cancer Information and Resource Center, these programs enhance the quality of life of their patients and family members, and are an integral part of the patients plan of care.
Cancer Research
Missouri Baptist Medical Center completed its third year in 2007 as the central office for a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP). They are one of only 63 community hospitals in America granted the prestigious designation by the National Cancer Institute. Only 1 percent of community hospitals ever achieve this honor. This means that through the Heartland Cancer Research Program, led by their oncologists, they can offer the latest cancer research trials to our patients.
Breakthrough Radiation Therapy - Rapid Arc™ Therapy
Missouri Baptist Cancer Center is the first and only oncology program in Missouri to offer a new FDA-approved radiation oncology treatment called RapidArc™ Therapy. This revolutionary technology provides faster and more precise cancer treatments and is a major medical advance in the way image-guided radiation therapy (IMRT) is planned and delivered to patients.
RapidArc™, which recently received two FDA approvals in the United States, delivers treatment more quickly and with added precision while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. No other technology offers this level of options for customizing treatments according to each patient’s specific needs. RapidArc™ is a treatment option for prostate, head and neck cancer as well as some lung and breast tumors.
Cancer Center Locations:
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
3015 North Ballas Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63131 USA
Missouri Baptist Medical Center -- Sunset Hills
3844 South Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63127 USA
St. Louis Gynecology and Oncology Cancer/Infusion Center
11652 Studt Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions. With net revenue of $3.2 billion, BJC serves urban, suburban and rural communities; and includes 13 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
Facility Highlights |
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Hospitals |
13 |
Medical Education |
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Future Physicians |
922 |
Community Service |
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Attendees at Community Education Events |
more than 360,000 |
Statistics (except as noted) are from year-end 2009. Totals are aggregate figures for the hospitals and health care services that are members of BJC HealthCare. * = based on 2008 data
BJC's affiliated teaching hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, are affiliated with internationally renowned Washington University School of Medicine, consistently ranked among the nation's best medical schools and research institutions.
BJC's other major affiliated hospitals are Christian Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis and Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. BJC's affiliated community hospitals include Alton Memorial Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Clay County Hospital, Parkland Health Center and Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital. BJC HealthCare and HealthSouth are partners in The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis. BJC's newest hospital, Progress West HealthCare Center, opened in early 2007 in St. Charles County.
THE LOCATION
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St. Louis combined statistical area's population of 2,845,298 made it the 16th-largest urban area in the country, the fourth-largest in the Midwest, and the largest in the state.
The city of St. Louis was founded in 1764 by Pierre Laclède and Auguste Chouteau, and after the Louisiana Purchase, it became a major port on the Mississippi River. Its population expanded after the American Civil War, and it became the fourth-largest city in the United States in the late 19th century. It seceded from St. Louis County in 1876, allowing it to become an independent city and limiting its political boundaries. In 1904, it hosted the 1904 World's Fair and the 1904 Olympic Games. The city's population peaked in 1950, and then began a long decline.
The economy of St. Louis relies on service, manufacturing, and tourism, and the region is home to several major corporations, including Cassidy Turley, Express Scripts, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Graybar Electric, Scottrade, Anheuser-Busch, Edward Jones Investments, Emerson Electric, Energizer, and Monsanto. St. Louis is home to three professional sports teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, one of the most successful Major League Baseball clubs; the hockey St. Louis Blues and football St. Louis Rams. The city is commonly identified with the Gateway Arch, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in downtown St. Louis.
WEST ST. LOUIS COUNTY
West St. Louis County provides an ideal lifestyle that forms a pleasant balance between living in a rural-like setting of wooded beauty and having easy access to a thriving metropolitan area. The region shares a strong interest in offering positive family-oriented programs, maintaining quality education at all levels, and building a safe, comfortable environment where residents can live and work.
The West St. Louis County business community is a blend of small to mid-size businesses, manufacturers, and corporate offices. Economic development has flourished due to an environment which encourages new business and growth.
West St. Louis County residents have a broad spectrum of housing choices to suit a variety of lifestyles. The county has everything from modestly priced homes and apartments to sprawling country estates.
Each of the communities of Ballwin, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville, Manchester, Twin Oaks, Valley Park, Wildwood, and Winchester has its own distinctive character that a visitor can immediately sense once in each city. More than just being neighbors within the western boundaries, the cities all share a common bond of being strong, family-oriented residential communities. In addition, the eight cities are easily accessible to Interstates 270, 40/64, and 44, and are located only 20-30 minutes from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and 40 minutes to downtown St. Louis.
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Schools
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