Nestled in the county seat just off the shores of Lake Michigan in Northern Indiana, Northwest Health - La Porte has been the heart of healthcare in La Porte for more than 40 years. The hospital provides acute care with strong programs in cardiology, orthopedics, surgical services, emergency care, oncology and maternal health. Our Mission: We are committed to providing accessible, patient-centered care in a safe and compassionate environment, promoting health and healing in the communities we serve. Our Vision: We will be the healthcare provider of choice in the region, known for providing quality, safe and compassionate care. Our Values: We are a community of healthcare providers who share a passion for providing the best possible care, with these values at the core of everything we do: * Patient safety, including every measure possible to prevent injury, provide a safe, clean environment that instills confidence, and use of clear and prompt communication to help prevent errors or confusion. * Courtesy and respect for interactions with patients, visitors and each other. * Compassionate care supported by connecting with patients and families on a personal level, and taking time to understand and respond to their needs and preferences. * Patient and family-centered care, including communication to help patients and families understand care options and make care decisions, and to ease their anxiety. * Seamless, integrated care to help patients easily access the services they need by providing clear transition of care information to the next caregiver, managing the next episode of care, and coordinating and communicating post-acute care plans. * Quality and effectiveness enhanced by making caregivers as accessible as possible, having successful outcomes in treatment and care, and supporting respect and dignity of life in all stages. * Efficiency founded on cost-effective and coordinated care. * Positive workplace experience strengthened by encouraging input and valuing opinions of employees and physicians and supporting their professional development, communicating strategic plans, maintaining access and connection to all levels of management, hiring the best qualified personnel, coaching staff for high performance, and managing conflict effectively. Job Summary Responsibility over full leadership and hospital operations and/or health system. Will ensure success of the hospital through quality enhancement, cost containment, revenue growth and development of strong relationships with hospital staff, board members, and community leaders. Essential Functions * Responsible for overall operations of the acute-care facility. * Working with system management to develop and implement policies and procedures, short- and long-range goals, objectives and plans. * Providing leadership to hospital managers, directors and officers that will enroll support, create ownership of goals, and encourage active participation in decisions that impact the hospital. * Ensuring the hospital meets necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations in conjunction with the hospital's Chief Nursing Officer. * Partnering with physicians who use, or will use, the hospital; taking a leadership role in the recruiting and retention of physicians. * Managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non- value costs in conjunction with the hospital's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Nursing Officer. * Representing the hospital at meetings including medical staff, hospital board of director meetings as well as relevant community meetings; participates with leaders in designing and providing patient care and services. * Participating in the hospital's monthly operation reviews as well as participating in corporate office meetings as deemed necessary. * Maintain an awareness of changes in healthcare matters that could have an impact on the financial success of the Hospital through continuing education, participation in corporate training and development, and an effective program of personal growth. * Effectively mentor leadership development program employees. * Promotes the vision of the organization, and enhances the image of the Medical Center within the communities served. Works effectively with county and city government and the media. a. Oversees initiatives and programs to measure and improve quality. b. Consistently uses Mission Statement in evaluating new programs and services. Ensures that the services offered are of the highest quality and meet community needs. * Builds and maintains relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community leaders, and regulatory bodies to support operational success and meet hospital objectives. * Oversees hospital leadership teams, including CFOs and CNOs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence. * Collaborates with hospital leadership to develop and implement strategies for revenue growth, cost management, and meeting budgetary goals. * Works closely with CHS senior management, providing regular updates on hospital performance, financials, and project progress. * Responsible for the attainment of short- and long-term financial and operational goals. * Assures quality of care by adhering to professional standards, healthcare organization policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards; maintaining cooperative relationships among healthcare team members. * Leads and manages operational functions across the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering high-quality, efficient patient care. * Analyzes operational data, metrics, and trends to identify improvement opportunities and lead performance enhancement initiatives. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications * Master's Degree in hospital administration and / or business administration. required and * Bachelor's Degree in hospital administration and / or business administration. preferred * 5-7 years Demonstrated successful leadership in an acute care hospital facility, which includes but is not limited to: building relationships with board members, physicians, hospital employees, and community; growing hospital revenue to meet budgetary goals and objectives; and meeting necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations. required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. * Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. * To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.