About Us
FMOLHS is one of the largest health systems in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi.
In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens, and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area.
Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.
A part of The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Our Lady of Lourdes is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.
At Our Lady of Lourdes, we offer you so much more than just a job in the healthcare industry.
We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry.
As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing.
We offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day.
Job summary
Directs and coordinates the activities of the organization in accordance with policies, goals and objectives established by the Board of Directors.
The Chief Operating Officer ensures the achievement of short- and long-range goals for operations, human resources, financial performance and growth for the organization.
Job Function
Participates in the development of strategic planning for the hospital and directs and reviews the development of quality health care programs and services that reflect a consideration of hospital-wide goals, objectives, and community health care needs.
Initiates new service areas and monitors and evaluates newly developed programs in order to ensure that quality health care services are provided by the hospital and its subdivisions.
Establishes hospital policies and procedures congruent with the mission and the hospital's strategic plans, operating goals, and objectives.
Monitors the utilization and application of policies and procedures in order to ensure that quality health care services are provided to the community.
Establishes and monitors programs and policies to strengthen organizations relationship with our physician customers.
Oversees hospital administrative meetings and committees and promotes innovation, strategic plans, and policy revisions in an effort to improve the hospital's provision of quality services.
Represents the hospital with professional and civic service organizations and strives to promote the mission and image of the hospital.
Directs the development of the overall hospital budget, provides prudent and efficient budget proposals to the CEO, and assists in presenting budget proposals to the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
Conducts periodic reviews of the hospital's financial performance and recommends appropriate responsive action.
Prepares and presents formal reports to the CEO and Board of Directors that detail corporate activities and potential health care service programs based on an analysis of market conditions, health care trends, corporate performance, and community standards of care.
Ensures that the hospital establishes continuous quality improvement practices and programs that enhance the attainment of operating goals and objectives.
Oversees the quality improvement process for the entire hospital.
Monitors hospital staffing and approves and allocates personnel in a manner that promotes efficient hospital operations and the provision of quality health care.
Evaluates the performance of reporting personnel in order to ensure personal development, efficient operations, and the attainment of hospital goals and objectives
Ensures that all hospital staff receive regular performance reviews, appropriate job-relevant feedback, and are treated in a fair and objective manner.
In the absence of the CEO, assumes all responsibilities inherent in the position in order to ensure continuity in the provision of health care services and efficient hospital operations
Strives to promote the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in field of expertise through participation in job-relevant seminars and workshops, attendance at professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations.
Job Requirements
7 years of senior level experience with 5 years in the acute care setting, progressive career growth.
Master's degree in health care administration, business administration, nursing, or terminal degree in related healthcare field.