Grande Ronde Hospital has retained Cejka Executive Search to recruit an Executive Director for Patient Care Services. Grande Ronde Hospital is a state and nationally recognized and award winning, privately held, not-for-profit health system that includes a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and 10 outpatient clinics. Located in Union County, Oregon with a local population of more than 25,000 residents, Grande Ronde Hospital has led their region of eastern Oregon and southeast Washington in efforts to stabilize and secure rural health care for the communities they serve. 

The Executive Director, Patient Care Services provides overall management of clinical, regulatory, administrative and financial direction of hospital-based nursing and clinical service lines. Reporting to the hospital President/Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director, Patient Care Services will ensure efficient, effective, patient-centered operations; provide transformational leadership to enhance the quality of patient care services and ensure alignment of goals and direction. The Executive Director, Patient Care Services will develop, implement and promote strategies to advance evidence-based clinical standards, ensure a professional and high performing work environment, promote team building, and enhance patient satisfaction. 
 
The successful candidates will demonstrate progressive nursing leadership responsibilities, preferably in a rural health system. A bachelor degree in a health related field with graduate education is desirable. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the ability to obtain an unrestricted Oregon license is required.

Union has maintained its rural charm and friendly atmosphere and offers a highly desirable place to live with its open space, appealing Victorian style homes, and tree-lined streets preserves its historic authenticity. With convenient access to numerous National Forests, Union offers incredible scenery, fishing, hiking, abundant wildlife along and enjoys a moderate climate and four seasons. 

Qualified candidates should contact and submit their resume to:

Paul Esselman
Senior Executive Vice President, Managing Director
Cejka Executive Search
pesselman@cejkasearch.com
800-209-8143, ext. 63465