Chief Executive Officer - Hospital

Job Title: CEO,Leading Hospital

Department: Administration

Reports To: Board of Directors/Chairperson

Established in 1991, The Hospital is extremely proud of its approximately 550 dedicated staff and 370 physicians who provide exemplary service. In addition to providing core services in Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine; Surgery; Obstetrics, Maternity and Pediatrics; Mental Health and Addictions; Complex Continuing Care and Rehabilitation.

ROLE SUMMARY

The CEO will render full-time, professional services to THE HOSPITAL in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will faithfully, industriously and to the best of his/her ability, perform all duties that may be required by virtue of the position as CEO and all duties set forth in the Hospital's governing laws, regulations, contracts and bylaws and in policy statements of the Board of Directors, to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the Hospital. The CEO, with the Board Chair, will enable the Board to fulfill its governance function. The CEO will be committed to providing inspiring and effective leadership while administering, directing and coordinating all activities of the Hospital toward the fulfillment of the Hospital's values, mission, strategy, and the achievement of its annual goals and objectives.

The CEO will model, promote and ensure that the Hospital's Mission, Vision and Core Values are evident and present in the provision of health care at THE HOSPITAL. Above all, the CEO sought will champion excellence in patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following functions.

1. Board Administration and Support - The CEO support the operations and administration of the Board of Directors by maintaining continual, open and effective communication with the Board members and the Medical Staff. The CEO will facilitate relationships between the Board, legal counsel, and accounting and audit organizations, will manage the use of legal counsel for operational matters, and, in conjunction with the VP of Finance, will manage the engagement of accounting and audit organizations of operational matters.

2. Medical staff Liaison - CEO facilitates relationships between the physicians and THE HOSPITAL as well as the relationships between physician practices. CEO leads the efforts to support our physicians through recruiting, continuing education opportunities, medical staff and physician referral compliance education and implementation, and medical staff development. The CEO recognizes the ongoing strength and success of the Hospital relies heavily on the strength and success of our medical staff and engages them accordingly. The CEO participates in issues surrounding ethics and quality.

3. Community and Public Relations - Through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, the CEO assures that the Hospital and its mission, programs, and essential services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders, including patients, physicians, employees, benefactors and taxpayers.

4. As the - face of THE HOSPITAL, the CEO will be actively involved in the community through service organization membership, speaking engagements, community forums, educational offerings and other opportunities to communicate THE HOSPITAL's Mission.

5. Compliance - The CEO will ensure the Hospital complies with local, state and central laws and regulations as they apply to operations of the Hospital.

6. Strategic Planning - The CEO stays current with general trade and industry conditions and their potential impact on the Hospital's policies and operations and, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, develops the short-term and long-term strategic plan for the Hospital and its offered services. The CEO ensures the strategic plan is articulated both internally and externally, and effectively delegates key activities to ensure timely execution of the strategic plan initiatives.

7. Delivery of Healthcare Services - CEO has overall responsibility for the design, marketing, promotion, delivery, risk management and quality of all Hospital healthcare programs and services provided to our community. The CEO ensures that policies and practices effectively support sound and safe patient care, and that the delivery of healthcare services provides the highest level of a positive experience to the patient.

8. Financial Management - CEO recommends the yearly budget for Board approval and ensures prudent management of the Hospital's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations. The CEO conducts or oversees the negotiation of professional, consultant and service contracts. The CEO ensures that appropriate internal and management controls are established and maintained.

9. Human Resource Management - The CEO organizes function of the Hospital through appropriate delegation and establishes a formal means of accountability for those assigned duties. The CEO ensures effective management of the human resources of the Hospital according to current, authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations. He/she completes annual evaluations for direct reports in a timely and effective manner.

10. Facilities Management - The CEO oversees the preservation of the asset value of THE HOSPITAL's capital investments, oversees the management of construction and facility expansion activities, and ensures disaster and emergency preparedness activities are appropriately planned, exercised, and documented.

11. Fundraising - CEO sits on THE HOSPITAL Board and oversees fundraising planning and implementation. The CEO will play an instrumental fundraising role which includes identifying resource requirements, and in developing and cultivating relationships that will support and enhance fundraising efforts. The CEO will provide oversight which include researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach grantors,

QUALIFICATIONS :

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

Masters degree (e. g., Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration); graduate of an accredited university with a degree in Management or related field; five years directly related experience with healthcare facilities of similar size and structure (e.g., independent hospital, Critical Access Hospital) preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

- Superior communication skills to successfully represent the Hospital in the community, with patients, families and the medical staff; at state and national level boards and organizations and in the media.

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.