Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

SAUNDERS MEDICAL CENTER AND LONG TERM CARE FACILITY

WAHOO, NE

Responsibilities

Reporting to Saunders Medical Center’s Board of Trustees (SMC), and Bryan Health Executive Vice President, the Chief Executive Officer of SMC directs all functions of the hospital and clinics in keeping with the overall policies established by the Governing Board and in compliance with regulatory guidelines in order that the strategic objectives of the institution can be attained. Also, provides leadership and direction in ensuring the efficient, economical, and effective utilization of resources to meet the identified needs of the service region through quality medical care and all health service programs. The Chief Executive Officer’s principle duties and responsibilities include:

• Leads the overall operations of all hospital and clinic programs and facilities and establishes goals and the administrative direction for the organization.
• Participates with the Governing Board in establishing mission, vision, and strategic objectives for the institution based on identified health needs of the community.
• Serves as liaison to the Governing Board, the medical staff, the community, and all departments of the hospital and associated organizations.
• Establishes and revises short and long range plans which support the institution’s mission, vision, objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with the Medical Staff to assess, plan, address, and monitor the quality of our health care delivery, operational considerations for safe patient care, health needs of the community and recruitment and retention needs.
• Informs and advises the Governing Board regarding legislation, public policy, current trends, and activities in health care to facilitate policy-making.
• Ensures organization-wide policies and procedures related personnel policies and practices that adequately support patient care, services, and programs of SMC.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing healthcare delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring SMC operations and its programs and physical properties, and initiating changes where required.
• Responsible for the system of accounting, budgeting, responsibility reporting, internal controls, auditing, and cost reporting.
• Encourages the integration of the hospital and clinics with the community through effective communication and public relations programs.
• Represents hospital and clinics in its relationships with other health agencies, government agencies, third party payers, the community, and external organizations.
• Maintains professional growth and development through education, seminars, workshops, and personal affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Chief Executive Officer position will have served in a successful administrative leadership role within the Midwest. Progressive relationship management and collaboration experience is preferred. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

Therefore, we seek candidates who have:

• Vision
• Integrity
• Leadership style that involves a high level of visibility, both in formal and informal settings, such as rounding in various work areas
• A successful track record for recruiting and retaining providers and licensed healthcare workers
• Demonstrated ability to work very well with providers to establish trustful relationships and create mutually beneficial business opportunities
• Outstanding leadership skills, willing to empower the leadership team and employees
• A sincere interest and involvement in the community, demonstrated by giving of her/his time and talent to community organizations. (i.e.. Church, civic, education, etc.)
• An approachable, personal style including being open and receptive to new ideas, feedback, and possible solutions
• A communication style that is collaborative, creating an environment that could be described as transparent
• Experienced financial, business, and healthcare acumen especially in critical access hospitals.
• A demonstrated track record of listening to providers and responding quickly to opportunities to meet their needs.
• Good team and relationship building skills
• Commitment to quality initiatives and systems
• Decisive decision-making style
• Organized
• Good listening skills
• Ability to present concise messages and presentations to different constituents in one on one and group settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

The Organization

Saunders Medical Center is a not-for-profit, county owned hospital; operated for the residents of Wahoo Nebraska and surrounding area. The hospital exists to operate and maintain economically feasible health care services for the residents of the area. It will provide a quality and nurturing environment for patients, medical staff, and the public. Saunders Medical Center provides a full continuum of care with a 25-bed critical access hospital that offers general medical, surgical, and emergency services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, and a rural health clinic. The extensive continuum and mission is supported by a team of 275 employees and 215 FTEs.

The duties include responsibility for a 60 bed Long Term Care Facility. This facility has an additional 80 employees and 55 FTEs.

The Community

A place unlike anything you’ve seen. We are located in eastern Nebraska and between two large metropolitan areas.

Residency Requirement

The new CEO will be required to live in Saunders County.

Compensation

The successful candidate will receive an attractive and competitive compensation package that includes relocation, along with an excellent benefits package.

Interested Candidates

Bryan Health will be conducting the search on behalf and in conjunction with Saunders Medical Center’s Search Committee. Interested and qualified candidates may submit their on-line application at http://www.bryanhealth.org/careers. Questions may be directed to John Woodrich via e-mail at john.woodrich@bryanhealth.org. He can also be reached by phone at 402-481-3548. Your candidacy will be held strictly confidential.