Administrator - Managed Rural Hospital

Trinity Health • Maquoketa, IA

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About The Position

Serves as President/CEO of Critical Access Hospital. Provides administrative leadership and assumes management responsibility for total hospital operations.

Requirements

• Degree in health care administration or health related field required
• Three years direct experience in health care management at director or vice-president level or above, required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Fellow – American College of Healthcare Executives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a representative of MercyOne with the local hospital board, medical staff and community.
• Plans, organizes, directs and monitors the activities of all departments/service areas of the managed hospital.
• Responsible for implementation of hospital policies set by Board of Trustees/Directors.
• Responsible for Hospital Operating Budget and Capital Expenditure Plan for the managed hospital.
• Develops strategic plan for hospital to enhance viability of the managed hospital.
• Assures adequate staffing is maintained for providing services of the managed hospital to patients.
• Assures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provides leadership to subordinates in the effective and efficient utilization of human, financial and physical resources.
• Provides leadership for team building and continuous quality improvement.
• Serves as liaison among managed hospital board, medical staff, hospital administration and MercyOne operations.
• Promotes public relations and represents managed hospital in the community and to the public.
• Meets with department managers/supervisors to share ideas, new goals, present pertinent information, and for problem solving, encouraging creativity, responsibility and accountability.
• Administers disciplinary action in a fair and consistent manner as needed.
• Completes annual performance evaluations for all direct reports, and assures completion for of annual performance evaluations for other department managers and staff.
• Participates in both internal and external meetings, including MercyOne Administrative meetings, so as to promote the mission of the managed hospital and to enhance coordination and communication between the local hospital, community, and MercyOne.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments and trends in health care.
• Oversees building and remodeling projects.
• Assures development of physician, professional and allied staff recruitment plan.
• Develops strategic plan for hospital to enhance viability of hospital.
• Communicates with insurance companies and other peers to facilitate contracts and other provider arrangements.
• Supports and abides by all local hospital, and MercyOne policies and procedures.
• Completes all educational/employee health requirements of MercyOne in a timely manner.
• Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of MercyOne.
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
• Proven analytical and problem solving abilities required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive