Our Client

Mount Nittany Health (MNH) provides primary, specialized, emergency, and surgical care to the residents of central Pennsylvania. Every day, Mount Nittany Health employees live out a mission of Healthier People, Stronger Community. Supporting regional and national organizations that share the same vision, Mount Nittany Health is proud to be a leader in efficient, localized, and quality care.

Comprised of Mount Nittany Medical Center, Mount Nittany Health Foundation Mount Nittany  Children’s Advocacy Center, and Mount Nittany Physician Group—which features more than 170 providers across 30 specialties in 17 locations—Mount Nittany Health’s aim is to become the region’s most trusted healthcare resource.

Mount Nittany Medical Center, based in State College, PA, is a 260-bed, 600,000 SF under roof, acute care facility offering advanced medical, surgical, diagnostic, and community services to help patients reach their healthiest potential. The Medical Center employs about 2,300 skilled healthcare professionals and support staff, and credentials hundreds of employed and non-employed physicians in more than 70 specialties and subspecialties. The Medical Center contains several specialized facilities including:

• Cardiovascular Pavilion: the 26,000 SF space features two flex-designed labs, EKG exam room, four echocardiography exam rooms, and new imaging and monitoring technology.
• Seig Neuroscience Center: the first of its kind in the area, the facility is designed to be a comfortable environment for neurology experts to collaborate and provide patients with the highest quality specialty neurology care.
• Lance and Ellen Shaner Cancer Pavilion: Through the Cancer Care Partnership between Mount Nittany Health and Penn State Cancer Institute, medical oncologists from both institutions partner to care for patients under one roof.

Location

State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife, and more all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. State College has recently been named the 8^th  best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6^th best city in the U.S. to raise children. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstates 80 and 99.

• Money Magazine has ranked State College as one of the best places to live.
• Psychology Today ranked State College the lowest stress community in America.
• Kiplinger Washington picked State College as one of the strongest growth areas in the mid-Atlantic

Source:  https://www.practicematch.com/employer/mount-nittany-health/26173/

Leadership Values

The MNH Leadership Values the organization is striving to emulate:

• Respect, appreciation and caring for all – positive outlook
• Initiative, achievement oriented, drive for excellence and continuous improvement; perseverance and ability to see the big picture
• Teamwork and support for others; interdependence and commitment to the collective; system success as opposed to individual achievement or credit
• Open, respectful, candid communication; handles conflicts and differing points of view directly; doesn’t shy away from difficult issues or conversations
• Stewardship of resources and passion for efficiency
• Ownership of actions and results focused
• Resilient; adaptable to change; perseveres in the midst of challenges
• Courage

Position Summary

The Chief Facilities Management Officer (CFMO) reports to the President / Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for all Mount Nittany Health System facilities (owned/leased) and capital/operational projects (new and renovation). This includes planning, organizing, and implementing the construction, renovation, maintenance of facilities and equipment systems while maintaining the environment of care per all state, OSHA, and TJC regulations and standards. The CFMO serves as the executive lead for vendors, contractors, agency, etc. as it relates to facilities and projects.  The CFMO is responsible for negotiating, managing and monitoring of facility lease agreements for the health system in collaboration with operational partners. The CFMO is accountable for management of capital expenses for projects and all project management functions.

Mount Nittany Health plans to strengthen its commitment to outstanding care by making significant new investments at Mount Nittany Medical Center and in its outpatient locations. In the fall of 2021, the health system started the planning process for construction of a new inpatient tower on the medical center campus. This state-of-the-art facility will feature private patient rooms, combined with a variety of other community, clinical and support service enhancements. In addition, the organization will renovate the Medical Center’s outpatient lab and imaging departments to create a newly-designed diagnostic pavilion on the hospital’s main floor. The renovation will happen in phases, resulting in enhanced patient experience, improved staff environment, and the ability to accommodate the latest diagnostic technology. 

In addition to investments at the Medical Center, the health system continues to grow its outpatient services. Mount Nittany Health will break ground in Summer 2022 on a new multi-story, 125,000 sq ft outpatient center in the Toftrees area of State College, with the goal of expanding access to both its family medicine and medical specialty practices. Several renovation projects also are planned for a number of Mount Nittany Health’s existing specialty practices. 

“Both patients and our providers need these new spaces as we continue to grow,” said Kathleen Rhine, President and CEO, Mount Nittany Health. “We are pleased make these necessary investments to advance clinical excellence for our community and to further our mission of healthier people and a stronger community.”

Essential Job Functions

• Establishes departmental mission, goals, and objectives which support those of the organization.
  • Assures the presence of a departmental mission statement which supports the mission of the health system.
  • Develops departmental goals and objectives on an annual basis which support the pursuit of departmental and organizational mission.
  • Constantly monitors internal and external environmental conditions which impact departmental planning efforts, initiating modifications as required.
  • Performs the above-identified tasks in such a manner as to maximize the departments' pursuit of their intended purpose while minimizing the effects of unplanned and/or unanticipated influences.
  • Performs the above-identified tasks within established guidelines and time constraints.

• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through the preparation and management of appropriate capital and operational budgets.
  • Prepares and/or approves departmental budget for operations, capital equipment, and personnel in compliance with established guidelines and time parameters.
  • Directs and manages departmental operations within established fiscal guidelines.
  • Prepares and submits monthly variance reports to administration.
  • Maintains ongoing inventory of department equipment as part of the Medical Center's investment/depreciation program.

• Recruits, selects, trains, supervises, retains, and rewards a professional and supportive workforce that demonstrates and champions the organizational vision, mission, values, work ethic, and competencies.
  • Assesses continually each individual’s strengths and areas of improvement and effectively communicates through timely coaching, feedback, and completion of performance evaluations.
  • Recommends for or against hiring individuals into the department.
  • Oversees training in all departmental policies and procedures of all new employees.
  • Directs and counsels staff. Manages grievances of all employees in assigned departments.

• Organizes and assigns staff and department activities in order to accomplish established goals and objectives in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Determines and assures the appropriate department staffing pattern to provide coverage during business day(s).
  • Schedules and assigns staff in a manner which achieves established objectives within approved budgetary parameters.
  • Assures clear lines of authority and continuity of management/supervision.
  • Appropriately delegates responsibility and authority to subordinates in order to accomplish assigned tasks effectively and efficiently.

• Maintains and assures staff development and professional competency of department staff through appropriate continuing education and development programs.
  • Assesses, develops, implements, and reviews orientation, training, and career development programs based upon and intended to satisfy the operational needs of the department.
  • Promotes and encourages professional growth and development of departmental staff on an ongoing basis.

• Provides continuous leadership and management in the guidance and instruction of staff toward departmental objectives.
  • Functions as intra- and inter-departmental leader, implementing decisions, action, change, and innovative solutions to minimize environmental impact and maximize pursuit of department and organization mission.
  • Utilizes appropriate communication and motivation techniques to emphasize goals to be achieved, communicate performance and compliance expectations, and develop a basis of cooperation, mutual understanding, and morale among employees.

• Develops and administers policies and guidelines in order to accomplish departmental objectives.
  • Develops, administers, and reviews at least annually all department policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs intended to assure effective and efficient operations.
  • Modifies and/or changes policies, procedures, and programs, when needed, to meet current or changing environment.
  • Assures staff and departmental compliance with all department and Hospital policies and procedures, applicable laws, and accepted professional standards (including, specifically, those of the Joint Commission and Department of Health) in an effort to provide efficient, safe, and effective programs and services.
  • Assures the constant availability of, and access to, all appropriate policy and procedure manuals for department staff.

• Assures that operational outcomes and results conform to planned objectives.
  • Establishes appropriate individual and departmental standards for employee job performance, productivity management, customer responsiveness, quality assurance, and other areas of departmental operations.
  • Maintains an effective means of routinely monitoring individual and departmental performance on an ongoing basis and comparing results to the established standards.
  • Implements effective and efficient corrective action(s) when individual and/or departmental performance and results fail to satisfy planned objectives.
  • Assures continual compliance with Hospital personnel policies/practices and Quality Assurance Plan, State law, TJC requirements, professional standards, and other applicable internal and external requirements for program evaluation.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate and effective intra- and interdepartmental relations and mechanisms of coordination.
  • Establishes and maintains effective intra- and interdepartmental coordination through regular department staff meetings, effective lines of communication and feedback, and staff involvement in department operations.
  • Maintains an ongoing relationship with the Executive Team for the effective exchange of information, requests, recommendations, and support with regard to assigned areas of responsibility and operations.
  • Participates as appropriate and/or assigned on interdepartmental committees, councils, task forces and meetings.
  • Coordinates interactions with other health care facilities, community agencies, and the public as appropriate with regard to assigned areas of responsibility and operations.
  • Participates in related professional associations as necessary to maintain expertise and promote the interests of the Medical Center.

• Administers and directs programs to construct and maintain buildings and grounds.
  • Responsible for developing programs for utilities acquisition, distribution, communication equipment, and emergency generation of electrical power.
  • Coordinates these activities with other departments to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Administers the Joint Commission Life Safety Management Programs.
• Ultimately responsible for the successful implementation and maintenance of the Environment of Care management plan.
• Manages the health system’s construction projects.
  • Plans and recommends needed modifications or additions to physical facilities.
  • Develops project specifications and programs.
  • Develops and controls project budgets.
  • Assists with preparation of plans.
  • Selects architects, engineers, and contractors.
  • Inspects the progress during construction and reports and logs the progress.

• Oversees facility inspections.
  • Coordinates state and local authorities on inspection tours of buildings, utilities, and grounds, as necessary.

• Ensures compliance of capital purchases.
  • Reviews capital purchases for code compliance.

• Serves as a member of the Medical Center’s Executive Team.
  • Works with the other executives to develop the Medical Center’s short-term and long-term strategic plan and determine the resources and processes to implement the plan.
  • Recommends and establishes Medical Center policies and procedures.
  • Evaluates company culture and provides recommendations on changes to accomplish company goals and objectives.
  • Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement activities involving the Medical Center.
  • Participates in planning and budgeting activities of the Medical Center as a member of Executive Team and Budget Committee.
  • Maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, medical staff, Medical Center employees, peers, and others, creating a positive image for self and Mount Nittany Medical Center. Contributes to the Medical Center’s team effort.
  • Assists with the enforcement of patient confidentiality as required under HIPAA.
  • Assists with customer service improvement efforts as required.
  • Participates in a rotating administrative on-call schedule with other executives to provide 24-hour administrative availability for resolution of unusual situations or emergencies.

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education.

Experience:

• Five years of effective, progressively responsible experience in the construction and maintenance field.
• Three years of additional or concurrent supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must be familiar with specialized trades.
• Proven leadership and management abilities including planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating multiple work units.
• Possess knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules governing areas of responsibility.
• Possess basic skills to use Microsoft Windows, navigate in a Windows environment, use web browser software and send/receive e-mail via Microsoft Outlook.
• Supervise staff, including regular progress reviews and plans for improvement.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Exercise a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

License / Certification / Registration:

• None required