Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Since our beginning in 1959 with just 35 beds, Baptist Health Shelby Hospital has been delivering quality and compassionate care to our neighbors in the Alabaster community. Today, we are a 252-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission. Our high-quality care combined with our full range of healthcare services and treatments means you can receive the care you need close to home.

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital is a recognized leader in heart attack, heart failure and stroke, including Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. In addition to advanced cardiovascular services, our wide scope of care includes bariatrics; diagnostic imaging; emergency room care; gynecology; oncology; orthopedics; physical therapy; a sleep disorder center; surgical care, including minimally invasive robotic surgery; urology; and wound care.

Provides leadership and support to activities, processes, and policies resulting in high quality patient care driven by system-wide clinical practices and standards. Works closely with the hospital’s nursing, medical staff, executives, and quality team to support the Baptist Health strategic vision for quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and all aspects of patient care that ties into the Baptist Health overall strategic plan and supports our commitment to patient safety and best practice environment.

Responsible for effectively communicating the corporate initiatives and expectations to all team members and physicians at the
facility.

Works with the medical, nursing, allied health/support services leadership and senior leadership to implement strategies
focused on quality, safety, and service.

Collaborates with the performance improvement team.

Works with various quality councils to identify performance improvement opportunities.

Responsible for the hospital’s progress on quality score card and Board metrics.

Establishes and maintains an open and positive working relationship with the medical staff, hospital leadership team, and other
nursing, and allied health/support services leaders.

Participates in the integration of healthcare technology and information management systems that support service needs.
Responsible for compliance of all regulatory standards related to clinical care (JCAHO, AHCA) at the hospital level.

Works with the leadership team to develop a culture and practice environment that embraces quality and patient safety and is in compliance with the requirements of the various regulatory agencies.

Works collaboratively with the CQO to develop and implement the hospital level strategic plan for quality and safety.
Promotes a satisfied, healthy work environment for the workforce by establishing a climate of growth, challenge, and development of all team members.

Organizes and leads workgroups to achieve success with hospital quality metrics.

Works with the CQO and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the development and management of the department budget.
Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health and Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training: Master’s degree required in a clinical discipline, industrial engineering, or related field. MSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Active Alabama nursing license preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in leading patient care and quality initiatives in a healthcare institution