What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrator position at Avera?
Join the leadership team at Avera!
Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
Culture: The Benedictine Sisters of Yankton, S.D., and the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Aberdeen, S.D., cosponsor Avera. This is a unique opportunity to join the Avera St. Mary’s region and to participate as a leader within a large, faith-based healthcare system with an unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care to rural communities.
You Belong at Avera: Advance Avera to the next level through innovation, side by side with a leadership team proven to help shape the future of health care.
Avera is currently seeking an Administrator at our Missouri River Healthcare Center in Gettysburg, SD.
Position Highlights:
- More than a career! Avera is a mission-driven organization focused on people and our communities.
- As a Leader, engages a team toward quality, patient centered care by demonstrating the values of Hospitality, Compassion and Stewardship.
- Must have a passion for rural healthcare and understand critical access and long-term care requirements.
Explore Gettysburg, SD!
- Superior hunting and fishing
- Population of 1,100
- Located 60 miles north of the Missouri River. Driving distance to Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.
About Missouri River Health Center:
- Avera Missouri River Health Center in Gettysburg, SD is a 21,800-square-foot critical access facility with hospital, clinic, and long-term care settings that incorporates innovative design and technology allowing for flexibility in care delivery — a necessity for rural health care.
- Avera Missouri River Health Center consists of a licensed 7 bed critical access hospital accredited by State of South Dakota, Avera Medical Group Gettysburg, Avera Oahe Manor Long-Term Care, and Avera Oahe Villa senior living.
- Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital in the U.S.
Job Summary
- The administrator is responsible for the strategic vision for the delivery of healthcare in the Gettysburg area.
- Ensures the operations in Gettysburg are in compliance with all appropriate Federal and Status statutes and regulations.
- Responsible for quality, patient satisfaction, financial performance and employee engagement and retention.
- Ensures rapport with the medical staff.
- Represents a professional manner in/outside the facility and models the Avera Standards for Service Excellence.
- Accountable to the Regional President and CEO for the Avera St. Mary's Region as well as a board of directors.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in business, healthcare administration or related field
- Masters’ Degree preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in healthcare administration preferred
Required License/Certification/Registration
- Must have a SD Nursing Home Administrator license or willing to obtain within the first six months of employment.
Learn more about Avera Gettysburg:
- Check out our Avera Missouri River Health Center website
- Potter County Community Health Needs Assessment 2022
- Avera Medical Minute: New Gettysburg hospital a testament to community efforts
- Avera Medical Minute: eCARE a vital lifeline for rural communities
- Check out our Facebook page ‘Avera Missouri River Health Center & Avera Oahe Manor’
