JCH is an independent healthcare organization located in Jersey County IL, forty miles North of St. Louis MO. It consists of a 42-bed licensed acute care hospital, including 4 ICU beds, forty provider medical group distributed across 8 locations, and an on-site Wellness Center.

Job Summary:

· The CEO consistently demonstrates behaviors that enhance professional performance and reflect the key moral commitments, ethical principles, values, and philosophy of the Hospital District as set forth in the Mission Statement.

· The CEO is responsible for the execution of the organization’s strategic plan and reports its progress on an ongoing basis to the Board of Directors.

· The CEO, in tandem with the Board of Directors, sets the vision for the organization.

· The CEO provides overall leadership and coordinates activities of all aspects of the Hospital, Medical Group, and all related facilities, with the objective to ensure that the delivery of patients/healthcare service programs are consistent with the organization’s values, as set forth by the Board of Directors.

· Carryout all policies established by the Board of Directors.

· Select, employ, control, and discharge employees and develop and maintain personnel policies and practices for the Hospital.

· Develop the integrated continuous quality improvement program to promote, govern, monitor, and achieve quality patient care.

· Supervise business affairs to ensure funds are collected and expended appropriately.

· Provide for the information and support systems.

· Oversight of federal grant programs, serving as project director for federal grants in times of project director vacancies.

· Attend all meetings of the Board and its committees.

· Recruits/develops the physician group and will ensure the functionality of the medical staff.

· Serves as liaison and channel of communication between the Board of Directors and medical staff.

· Administers the long-range plan and budget of the hospital, including capital expenditures and major construction projects.

· The CEO serves as an ex-officio member of the Foundation Board with a right to vote on all committees of t

Education and Experience:

· Master's degree from an accredited institution in health care administration or a related field preferred.

· Minimum of five years of progressive experience in an administrative position in the field of healthcare and hospital management, including major operational responsibilities.

· Minimum of two years of involvement with community groups and local organizations.

Required Skill/Abilities:

· Excellent communication and people skills required.

· The ability to effectively convey ideas and information to a diverse group of employees and related professionals.

· Ability to provide leadership and direction for the institution.

· Ability to organize and facilitate board meetings as well as coordinate the activities of the medical staff.

· Ability to analyze financial, performance, and quality data.

· Knowledge of current trends and issues in health care.

· Knowledge of the rural community and healthcare.

· A problem-solver and is able to innovate and create workable solutions.

About Jersey Community Hospital

Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) is a healthcare organization focused on delivering the best primary care and sustainable secondary care in the communities we serve. We currently serve people and communities in Jersey, Calhoun, Greene, and Madison Counties in Illinois. “JCH will provide people-focused primary care-plus, stressing preventative services and public accountability.” Primary Care-Plus Jersey Community Hospital is committed to a robust base of primary care services, as well as additional higher-level services that can be responsibly delivered in the local setting. People Focused JCH comes from a tradition of “going the second mile” for all who come to our doors. We focus on hearing and responding to the needs of our several publics: Physicians, Staff, Patients, Suppliers, and the Public. Prevention Oriented Prevention and population health are an important focus for Jersey Community Hospital. We provide opportunity and leadership to the community in education, screenings, and lifestyle management. Prudently Managed/Publicly Owned Jersey Community Hospital is an irreplaceable community resource, owned by the people of Jersey County and servant to the nea...rly 50,000 persons in its service area. Knowing the fragile nature of rural institutions, everyone must work together to preserve the organization’s viability.

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