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Vice President Operations

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
  • Seattle, Washington
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $133.55 - $240.38 / hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID
2026-456984
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Administration
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Executive
Travel
No
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Vice President has operational responsibility for Radiology, Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Care Services, Pharmacy, Facilities, Security, Environmental Services, Linen, Transportation, BioMed, Food Services, Telecommunication and Hospitality. The VP shall also assist in the development and administration of new programs and procedures with the goal of providing excellent services. Maintain quality in all departments based on established departmental policies and Regulatory Agencies Standards. Perform other dues as assigned.
  • FISCAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
    • Reviews annual operating budget and long range capital expenditures plans for all
      associated operational departments.
    • Ensures the conservative use of physical and financial assets.
    • Monitors financial performance and recommends needed action.
    • Maximizes operational efficiency.
  • VENDOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
    • Negotiate agreements with suppliers/vendors and monitor for compliance.
    • Provides leadership and Manage agreements and supervise performance for contracted
      services which include but not limited to Food Services, Environmental Services, Linen,
      Transportation, and any other further assigned contractual relationships.
    • Promotes the image of VMMC by representing the organization in the
      civic and business community.
  • MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONS
    • Coordinate/Manage the Environment of Care and serve as the Safety Officer.
    • Investigate problems with physicians, patients, nurses, staff, etc; reports same to
      Administration when necessary.
    • Develops, recommends, and supervises the implementation of human resource policies, assuring the selection and employment (and discharge when necessary) of personnel
      according to the approved standard of qualifications.
    • Provides for the proper delegation of authority and responsibility.
    • Recommends changes in organizational arrangements which beer facilitate the
      achievement of organizational objectives.
    • Directs, counsels, and advises leaders in day-to-day operational management, and
      assures any differences that may arise are resolved.
    • Ensures that an adequate organizational structure is in place to accommodate effective
      operations.
    • Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent, appropriate staff at adequate
      staffing levels.
  • LEADERSHIP
    • Pursues personal development.
    • Keeps abreast of all laws and regulations
    • Fosters an environment which respects human dignity, protects human rights, and promotes human development to actualize the values and philosophy of VMMC.
    • Assures all operations activities are directed toward the achievement of the mission and values of the organization.
    • Performs any other duty the may be necessary in the best interest of the organization to provide for quality in patient care and exercises such other powers as determined by the
      Board of Directors or the President/CEO.


Job Requirements

Education:

  • Master's Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration. - Preferred
  • Certified in Lean Principles - Preferred

Experience:

  • Five years of healthcare management experience
  • Acute care experience strongly preferred 


Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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