Chief Executive Officer

HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION; Ida Grove (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

On-site facilities

Job summary

Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa, seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the hospital and clinics with a clear strategic vision and fiscal stewardship. This on-site role works closely with the board, medical staff, and community partners to ensure high-quality, compliant, and accessible healthcare while driving growth and operational excellence.

The CEO will oversee executive leadership, manage budgets, and ensure performance reporting, patient safety, and regulatory adherence across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or related field preferred
• At least 10 years healthcare experience with 5+ years in a management role
• Experience in acute, rural/critical access hospital preferred
• Strong leadership, budgeting, regulatory knowledge, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and ability to drive organizational change and strategy

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for the hospital and clinics
• Leads the Executive and Leadership team and oversees key directors
• Maintains relationships with physicians, staff, patients, community organizations, and partners
• Ensures compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation, and ethics
• Communicates with the board and reports on performance and risks
• Negotiates contracts with providers, vendors, and external organizations
• Evaluates capital investments and strategic growth opportunities

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Hiring a Chief Executive Officer. Full time, Monday-Friday, day hours, exempt status. Position is a fully on-site position, located in Ida Grove, Iowa.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) oversees and directs all functions and best practices of the hospital in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The CEO provides leadership and strategic direction for the hospital, ensuring the organization delivers high-quality, safe, accessible, and financially sustainable healthcare services. The CEO works closely with the board of directors, medical staff, executive leadership team, employees, patients, and community partners to advance the hospital's mission and long-term goals.

The CEO is a member of the Horn Memorial Hospital (HMH) Executive Team and collaborates in decision-making, strategic planning, and day-to-day management of HMH.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes the mission of Horn Memorial Hospital.

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for the hospital and clinics.

• Leads and evaluates the Executive and Leadership team, including oversight of Buildings and Grounds Director, Environmental Services Director, Dietary Director and Marketing Director.

• Maintains strong relationships with physicians, clinical staff, employees, patients, community organizations, government agencies, and other healthcare partners.

• Promotes and supports the Compliance Program in effort to comply with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation requirements, and ethical standards

• Works with the medical staff and clinical leadership to support evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

• Provides strong communication across all levels of the organization.

• Maintains effective communication with the board of directors and provide regular reports on organizational performance and major risks.

• Monitors key organizational performance indicators, including quality, patient satisfaction, employee engagement, financial results, access, and operational efficiency.

• Represents the hospital within the community and serve as a primary spokesperson when appropriate.

• Lead the negotiation, execution, and oversight of contracts and agreements with physicians, medical providers, vendors, service providers, healthcare partners, and other external organizations, ensuring terms align with the hospital's strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory objectives.

• Negotiates transfer agreements with other health facilities.

• Evaluate capital investments and strategic growth opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or a related field preferred.

Experience and Job Knowledge:

• At least 10 years of healthcare experience required, with at least 5 of those years being in a management role required.

• Experience in acute, rural/Critical Access Hospital preferred.

• Significant senior-level leadership experience in healthcare or a related complex organization.

• Experience managing budgets, operations, personnel, and organizational strategy.

• Strong understanding of hospital operations, healthcare finance, quality improvement, and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians, clinical professionals, boards, employees, and community stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience leading organizational change and large-scale strategic initiatives.

Applicant must pass background check, drug screen and health assessment including applicable vaccinations prior to hire. Position open until filled.

Along with offering a competitive salary, Horn Memorial Hospital provides a comprehensive benefit package including health, financial, professional growth, and support resources.

Health:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Free Vaccinations
• Reduced pharmacy
• Provisions for Leave of Absence
• Discounted Wellness Labs
• Ergonomic Evaluation

Financial:

• 401(k) Including Pre-Tax and Roth
  • Immediate Employer Match and Immediate Full Vesting
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance AD&D
• Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Time Off Sell-Back
• Shift Differential and Unscheduled Weekend Differential
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Free on-site financial advising from licensed professionals

Professional Growth:

• Educational Assistance
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Meetings and Educational Pay Benefits
• Continuing Education Credits
• Internal Career Growth Opportunities
• Free courses from Hometown Health University

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Leave of Absences including parental, medical, and military
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Employee Assistance Program Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Confidential Counseling up to 3 sessions per issue provided at no cost to employee
• Fitness Membership Discounts
• On-site Walking Trail
• Funeral Leave

Horn Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Horn Memorial Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at 712.364.7254 or [e-mail]. Interpreter is provided at no cost. Horn Memorial Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances. Applicant must pass a background check, health assessment and drug screen before hiring.