Chief Executive Officer

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics (KCHC) believes the best way to provide quality compassionate care is to keep our patient’s needs in mind and to keep our staff well trained. In our rural setting, the employee to patient interaction is relationship driven due much in part to the size and closeness of our community. We promote a culture where everyone is important and works together to improve the lives of those we serve.

KCHC has grown to include many new services. Patients and employees alike appreciate our new campus building and layout (2007), the diversity of services and providers available, and the convenient parking for patients and staff.

Keokuk County has approximately 10,000 residents. Our communities are driven by traditional core values such as helping your neighbor, treating others as you want to be treated, and lifting up the community in times of need.

To Apply

Submit your resume or application to Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics, Department of Human Resources, 23019 Highway 149, Sigourney, IA 52591 or email Annette, HR, at abell@kchc.net. An application can be downloaded at https://www.keokukhealth.com/career-opportunities/

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics full-time employees receive an excellent wage and benefit package including Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and IPERS retirement. KCHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Chief Executive Officer | Full Time

Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO manages and directs all activities of the hospital & clinics to carry out its mission, vision, plans, & standards. Plans and generates policies for various hospital activities and performs related administrative and supervisory duties to ensure the efficient operation of the hospital. Promotes favorable public relations; negotiates for improvement of hospital buildings and equipment. Master’s degree in healthcare administration. Minimum 3-5 years of prior executive level healthcare management or senior leadership experience in a Critical Access Hospital or hospital setting preferred.

Leadership and Managerial Qualities

• Functions as an effective member of a work group, gaining the respect and cooperation of others.
• Provides effective leadership and direction to staff.
• Creates an environment of approachability between CEO and staff.
• Performs functions within the scope of responsibility and refers unrelated matters appropriately.
• Maintains a work style which is open to constructive suggestions.
• Demonstrates the leadership, initiative, and persistence needed to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Assigns tasks to personnel capable of completion.
• Shows a willingness to try new approaches or methods.
• Creates a feeling of unity and enthusiasm among those in contact with him/her.
• Evaluates programs, practices, policies, procedures, and personnel effectively.
• Analyzes situations to determine basic problems, rather than symptoms, and to develop realistic alternative solutions.
• Communicates appropriately matters of importance to staff.

Strategy Development

• Establishes clear vision and direction for the organization.
• Creates an organizational culture needed to carry out the mission, strategic directions, and organizational goals.
• Develops with the board of trustees, goals and objectives consistent with Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics’ strategic plan.
• Uses creative, innovative problem-solving strategies for adapting to uncertainties and complexities.
• Monitors current budget and operational data to assure continued success of the organization.

Judgment and Sensitivity

• Affirms the unique contributions of all persons recognizing their diverse backgrounds and varying needs in the workplace.
• Challenges, motivates, evaluates, and rewards employees and managers toward the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Values people and shows genuine concern for their well-being.
• Makes sound and timely decisions.
• Handles problems in a professional manner.

Operational Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of hospital and clinic management and operations.
• Is a prudent steward of physical and financial resources in month-to-month operations.
• Assures that personnel, facilities and equipment are suitable for the institution’s immediate and long-range goals.
• Assures the hospital is in accordance with applicable standards, codes, laws, and regulations.
• Anticipates trends and opportunities affecting hospital operations and develops an appropriate and timely response.

Board Relations

• Works closely with the board of trustees.
• Communicates well with the board of trustees, providing appropriate information at and between meetings.
• Works with the board of trustees to create an optimal governance environment.
• Assesses the hospital financial condition, providing complete reports to the board of trustees on a monthly basis.
• Apprises the results of programs and services and reports findings on a regular basis to the board of trustees.
• Develops long-range investment strategies for board approval.
• Creates a sense of trustworthiness in board/CEO relations.
• Assists with the appointment, orientation and coordination of new members of the board of trustees.

Medical Staff Relations

• Has good rapport with the medical staff.
• Communicates with and works closely with the medical staff members on matters of mutual concern.
• Establishes and implements with the medical staff an effective credentialing process. Assures board involvement and approval.
• Assists when appropriate with the development and revision of staff bylaws and related policies and control systems.
• Assists in determining community health care needs and in conjunction with the medical staff assumes leadership role in physician recruitment.
• Is an effective liaison between the board and medical staff.

Community Relations and Political Effectiveness

• Develops programs promoting a positive image of Keokuk County Hospital & Clinics, and creates awareness of available services to the public.
• Represents the hospital in community activities.
• Works closely with community leaders in determining local health care needs.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the hospital.
• Has the respect of his peers in local and state health care organizations.
• Is willing to listen to diverse views.
• Maintains an active advocacy role in promoting the needs of the institution and its mission.
• Effectively communicates activities of the hospital to the residents of the hospital service area.

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