Chief Executive Officer - Sierra Vista Hospital

CEO Position at Sierra Vista Hospital

This position requires relocation to the Truth or Consequences, New Mexico area. Sierra Vista Hospital is located in South-central New Mexico in the historic City of Truth or Consequences, the county seat of Sierra County. T or C, Williamsburg, Elephant Butte and Sierra County are the water wonderland of New Mexico, featuring geothermal hot springs, the largest lake in New Mexico, rivers, fishing, State Parks, beautiful mountain views, clean desert air and a year-round temperate climate.

Summary : At the direction and control of the hospital's governing board, the CEO will provide administrative oversight to all business, administrative and executive functions of the hospital, consistent with and subject to the policies, procedures and objectives of the hospital's governing board and subject at all times to the governing board's ultimate authority and approval.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develops, with the assistance from appropriate hospital personnel and governing board members, short and long range administrative and organization plans to define responsibilities and business activities consistent with hospital goals and objectives. Develops, with the assistance from appropriate hospital personnel and governing board members, an annual administrative plan and a financial plan for the hospital, subject to the authority and control of the hospital's governing board.
• Oversees various department heads.
• Assists the governing board and hospital's legal counsel in negotiation of professional service contracts. All such contracts at all times being subject to final review and approval by the hospital's governing board. Approves performance appraisals and wage modifications, reviews and resolves employee grievances and make suggestions as appropriate.
• Maintains administrative responsibility for physicians both inside and outside the hospital subject to the ultimate responsibility and control of the governing board.
• Act as a liaison among the hospital's governing board, any advisory boards, its medical staff and the various hospital departments. Participates in various meetings with such groups to provide pertinent information related to the hospital operations and fiscal affairs. Facilitates resolution of questions and problems relating to hospital operations.
• Keeps apprised of public policy, economic developments and public opinions as they may pertain to the hospital's organizational goals. Participates in hospital associations and healthcare professional organizations.
• Directs the conduct of the CFO's office and related financial operations to ensure implementation of the hospital's fiscal business plan. Reviews and approves all financial reports, budgets and major expenditures, subject to the ultimate authority and control of the hospital's governing board.
• Oversees the efforts of hospital personnel to maintain accreditation standards of the Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid and similar organizations.
• Coordinates the efforts of the hospital's governing board, any advisory boards, medical staff and hospital personnel to maintain hospital's quality standards through its loss control programs as may be established at the hospital.
• Responsible for reporting Key Events.
• Adhere / comply with Sierra Vista Hospital operating practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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About Sierra Vista Hospital!

The CEO at Sierra Vista Hospital has a unique role in operating a Critical Access Hospital, serving two Boards, and Lobbying for legislative support.

Critical Access Hospital : The financial stability of the hospital is foremost the most important role of the CEO, while increasing access and services to the citizens of Sierra County and visitors. There is a delicate balance to bringing in new services and balancing the revenue generation from the added services. One must approach cautiously and do a cost base analysis prior to starting a new service.

Funding : Sierra Vista Hospital is set up with $2.7 million over the next two years from SB 161 and approximately $10 million a year from the HDAA federal matching program in the years to follow. SVH also receives a small millage of $650 k annually and gross receipts tax from the county and 3 cities / village around $600k but this one varies. SVH is active in seeking grants to support its operation and has recently partnered with the New Mexico Grant Writers Association to assist with grant writing and applications.

Two Boards : The CEO is employed by and responsible to the Governing Board. The Hospital is Community owned and represented by the elected officials of the four governmental entities in Sierra County. Some of those elected officials serve on the Joint Powers Commission (JPC). The JPC is charged with financial oversight of the Hospital. The CEO is required to provide education and financial reports to the JPC as needed.

Community : The CEO role is active in the community working with local leaders and supporting community functions such as Fiesta Days, County Fair, 5K walk Run, Rotary, local fundraising and community events.

Legislative Relations : The CEO has been active with the local State and U.S. Legislators continually to help educate and keep them informed of legislative effects on SVH. The CEO needs to make regular rounds to visit the State Representatives and Senators during the Legislative Session, testify at committee meetings, voice support or non-support on potential legislation affecting healthcare and SVH.

Hospital Association : The CEO is active and supportive of the New Mexico Hospital Association, New Mexico Rural Hospital Network, Hospital Services Corporation and Middle Rio Grande Economic Development Association (MRGEDA), serving on their respective Boards.