Regional Director of Rural Hospital Operations

Trinity Health

About The Position

In alignment with MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values, this role supports the Vice President of Rural Hospitals and Regional Operations in providing executive leadership and operational oversight for MercyOne’s network of rural hospitals (8 owned and 19 managed) and associated services. The position contributes to strategic planning, performance improvement, program development, and operational excellence across MercyOne’s statewide rural health system.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration, with a minimum of five years of experience in hospital or health system operations management; rural healthcare experience preferred.
Proven ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders, including physicians, governing boards, and state and regional agencies, along with experience navigating operations within a complex, integrated system.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.
Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to them as they change frequently.
Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
Must be able to travel to the various MercyOne/Trinity Health sites (30-50%) as needed.
Must possess the ability to comply with MercyOne and Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Works as part of the rural hospital leadership team to support the implementation of system initiatives, achieve operational targets, and advance strategic goals across the health system.
Partners with the VP of Rural Hospitals & Regional Operations to support the operations of formally affiliated community hospitals, ensuring effective performance and achievement of operating targets.
Maintains effective relationships with key stakeholders, including community hospital executives, Board members, medical staff, physicians, community groups, and hospital associations, to facilitate alignment with MercyOne goals and initiatives.
Supports designated services or aspects of operations for rural hospitals with formal relationships with MercyOne, as assigned.
Serves as the MercyOne representative and Board Liaison for several affiliated rural hospital Boards, as outlined in the MercyOne Management Services Agreements.
Supports the expansion of tele‑health services across MercyOne by leveraging new technology and improved connectivity to enhance access, strengthen provider‑to‑patient connections, and improve care delivery in regional settings.
Works to align physicians with MercyOne and expand specialist presence in community markets to meet local needs.
Facilitates business development and community relationship efforts in selected markets and coordinates MercyOne’s regional outreach initiatives to broaden access to primary and specialty care services.
Supports effective management reporting systems that provide timely and relevant information for assigned functions and fosters strong inter‑departmental communication and cooperation.
Other duties as needed and assigned.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other Trinity Health and MercyOne policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.