Job Details: Vice President of Patient Care Services

Company: BE Smith Associates – B. E. Smith, Inc. – Providing Healthcare Leadership Solutions for 30 Years.

Description: An excellent salary, commensurate with background and experience, is available.
Position
-Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
-The Vice President of Patient Care Services will be responsible for the executive direction of nursing services with oversight of perioperative services, ICU/step-down, inpatient care, emergency services, home care, occupational health/outreach, education, as well as rehabilitation
-Ideal candidates will be registered nurses who are clinically competent, possess strong communication, relationship building, and leadership skills, and have in-depth compliance knowledge that will foster a customer service environment. Master's degree required.

Hospital
-A not-for-profit medical center that has 188 beds, and continues to build upon its reputation as a leader in providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare to the region
-Maintains a tradition of innovation and community service. Has earned national recognition from both the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association.
-Recently underwent a $16.5 million expansion project that impacted and expanded the radiology department, emergency room, and outpatient services

Community
-The community has a population of approximately 19,000 and is one of southeast Kansas' major shopping destinations
-Area residents enjoy the beauty of all seasons that allows a broad selection of year-round, outdoor recreational activities including hiking, swimming, golfing, biking, camping, hunting, and fishing
-Housing is readily available and the cost-of-living is below the national average. There are also excellent educational opportunities available from the progressive public and private school systems, as well as an area college.

There is no cost to you for our services. I encourage you or a colleague to contact me quickly to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Katie Welter, MHSA
Vice President
Executive Search
B. E. Smith, Inc.
Phone: (800) 397-2078 or Fax: (888) 238-4716
kwelter@besmith.com

Posting Date: Jul 24 08