Chief Executive Officer

Description

Develop, implement, and evaluate the organization's business strategies.  Facilitates communication among stakeholders:  board members, staff, patients and community leaders.  Clearly communicates the organizational mission and builds strategic partnerships.  Evaluates financial performance areas for revenue growth.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; degree in Healthcare Administration preferred
• Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives Certificate
• Must have extensive experience in the healthcare industry
• Previous experience in senior leadership preferred

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the development and implementation of CMH strategic planning, operational planning, and values implementation programs.
• Participates with members of the governing body, management, medical staff and clinical areas in CHM decision-making structures and processes.
• Responsible for the planning, administration, coordination and evaluation of all direct reporting departments/services.
• Creates a work atmosphere that encourages team members to reach their full potential. 
• Participates in developing hospital-wide patient care programs, policies and procedures that documents how patient’s nursing care needs are assessed, evaluated and achieved.  
• Attends Medical Staff Committees and various organizational/management meetings regularly to enhance collaboration and communication. 
• Assures Human Resources and Administrative Policies and Procedures are appropriately administered with the organization.  Assures compliance with regulating agencies’ standards.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the Hospital and its staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement and policy changes.
• Confer with board members, organization officials, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities and resolve problems. 
• Review submitted reports in order to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
• Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy and recommend changes to promote and support interest of both the community and the hospital.
• Interacts with community leaders and organizations to promote the hospital.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as recommended by the Board of Managers.  

REQUIREMENTS

• Support CMH’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy

• Adhere to the CMH Compliance Program

• Assures/maintains compliance with all accreditation, statutory and regulatory standards at the local, state, and federal levels      

• Maintains in current status, licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations

• Participates in department meetings by attending team business meetings and offering ideas/solutions in problem solving situations/activities

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service/advocacy, professionalism and integrity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of clinical operations, financial management, regulatory compliance and a proven track record in strategic planning
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, build consensus, manage complex situations, and navigate stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of healthcare financial management, budgeting, revenue cycle, and cost control strategies.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently on various tasks as well as an affinity for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and external partners.
• Strong reasoning/critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management, collaboration, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Office applications 
• Willingness to adapt to change and support new technologies as well as policies and procedures in a positive manner