Recruitment Timeline:

• Application review: April-May
• Interviews: May-August
• Finalize candidate and offer: August-October
• Start Date: Approximately December 1, 2026

Regional Medical Center's Chief Executive Officer administers, directs and coordinates all activities of the hospital and clinics to carry out its vision, mission, and values. This position promotes favorable public relations; negotiates for improvement of hospital buildings and equipment; coordinates activities of medical staff with those of other departments, and recommends and develops policies and procedures for the various hospital activities and performs related administrative and supervisory duties to ensure the efficient operation of the hospital. This position serves as Chair of the Strategic Advisory Council and the Administrative Council in planning, policy formulation, and administrative decision making to assure quality services.

CEO Recruitment Profile

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Leadership and Managerial Qualities

• Functions as a self-starter, setting high personal standards and pursuing goals with a high level of personal drive and energy.

• 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 Regional Medical Center’s 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 that the hospital’s quality assurance plan is reviewed and revised as necessary.

• 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 in developing the mission and long-and short-range strategic plans.

• Communicates well with the board of trustees, providing appropriate information at and between meetings.

• Is readily available to individual board members.

• 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.

• Provides on a regular basis education programs for the board of trustees.

• Develops long-range investment strategies for board approval.

• Supports the policies, procedures, and philosophy of the board of trustees.

• 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 Regional Medical Center, 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.

Professional Development and Networking

• Promotes continued education throughout the organization.

• Actively participates in/maintains relationships with Iowa Hospital Association, Health Enterprises, and other professional affiliations and associations deemed beneficial to the organization.

• Approved to attend one national association conference annually and other non-national conferences/meetings as determined beneficial.

• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field

• 5 or more years of experience in executive level healthcare management preferred