Licensing and Operations Manager

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The LCMC Licensing Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining and/or filing LDH, OSFM, OPH and/or CMS required licensing documentation on behalf of the hospitals within LCMC Health. This position will work collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders to communicate current and relevant information and requirements. The Licensing Manager executes the strategy set forth by the LCMC VP, Operations and Research Infrastructure to ensure that the System hospitals comply with all applicable licensing regulations and implements processes and systems to ensure that all necessary licensing, filings and permits are processed and monitored.  This position will anticipate any new or changing regulations and coordinates with stakeholders to develop strategies to address.

Your every day

• Develop and implement licensing strategies to ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards.
• Manage the hospital's licensing processes, including applications, renewals, and audits.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and departments to ensure regulatory compliance across all operations.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to regulatory authorities.
• Manage relationships with regulatory officials and other key partners.
• Prepare and present reports on licensing activities and performance to senior management.
• Develop and maintain system for tracking and reporting research activities taking place at LCMC Hospitals
• Takes initiative to improve both process and outcomes by creating a standard work process for licensure, including checklists for local inspections; educates and orients local leaders to standard work process and ensure that the process are implemented without fail;
• Develop and periodically review and update standard operating procedures, inclusive of checklists and forms to obtain relevant information and implementation of processes to remain compliant with regulatory agencies as it relates to licensure.
• Accurately compiles necessary data including but not limited to listing of all hospital beds, locations, PBB status and POS codes to ensure best possible revenue and compliance;
• Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of the projects;
• Work closely with Patient Safety and Quality and Physician Services to ensure conformity with regulatory standards at provider based locations;
• Manage the day-to-day operations of LCMC System Hospital licensing & permitting activities specifically as it relates to application development, review & approval workflow and license/permit issuance;
• Review and ensure conformity and compliance to LDH, OSFM, OPH and CMS standards and ordinances whereby all necessary information is provided on and/or with the application;
• Monitor, manage, and track licensure renewals of existing facility licenses;
• Manage hospital licensure related to construction projects ensuring that the timelines are met and regulatory compliance is achieved and bed counts are accurate and up to date.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
 

Your must haves

• Minimum 5 years in healthcare
• Healthcare licensing/accreditation strongly preferred

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Green Belt preferred but not required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, written, communication, interpersonal and listening skills. 
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.  
• Ability to read and understand regulations and accreditation standards.
• Ability to work with varying levels of leadership.
• Ability to utilize data to develop dashboards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Project management tools (SmartSheet, Trello, etc.).

WORK SHIFT:

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. 
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. 
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. 
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. 
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference. 

1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 

2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  

3.    To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 

4.    To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.