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| Employer Name: Hospice of Northeastern Illinois |
SpiderID: 2374894 |
| Location: Barrington, Illinois |
Date Posted: 7/16/2008 |
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Category: Executive |
| Job Code: CEO |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
Looking for an Opportunity of a Lifetime
AGENCY SNAPSHOT:
Hospice of Northeastern Illinois is a 26 year young not-for-profit Hospice, serving six counties in northeastern Illinois but headquartered in Barrington -- about 35 miles northwest of Chicago’s loop. The agency operates with a $10 million budget and is in the midst of a $20 million capital campaign to construct a free standing Hospice Home and Center for Care. The agency cares for about 1,500 patients per year as well as 5,000 bereaved clients annually. A few things that distinguish HNI are a growing pediatric program, a special pre-Hospice program, and a special grief camp for children. HNI is Medicare certified, licensed by IDPH and fully accredited by The Joint Commission.
POSITION SUMMARY:
President/CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is appointed by the Board of Directors and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Hospice and the Hospice Foundation. The President/CEO is directly responsible for the stewardship of 140 employees and 300 volunteers, the quality of clinical care, financial performance, the agency’s capital campaign and new building project, and the overall strategic direction of the agency. The president is also responsible for fostering and exemplifying the organization’s values of respect, ethics, service and challenge.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
1. A visionary who can inspire and lead a strong senior team.
2. A collaborator who can establish partnerships both inside and outside of the organization.
3. A strong facilitator who can build consensus who can foster positive movement on initiatives, projects and goals.
4. A strategic planner who has experience building business plans, strategic goals, and varied financial models.
5. A person of unquestioned integrity and high moral and ethical conduct.
6. An optimist who can bring a balanced perspective of optimism and realism to the agency.
7. An ambassador who can effectively represent the agency to volunteers, staff, donors, physicians, community partners and the boards.
8. A critical thinker who also has analytical skills and who can help the agency respond to industry challenges, staff issues, and community interests.
EDUCATION:
1. Bachelor’s Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
2. Minimum of five (5) years senior leadership experience in the field of public health, hospital administration, or health related organization; hospice experience a plus.
3. Must have knowledge of health care policies, reimbursement practices and accrediting and licensing standards.
Job Criteria:
Start Date: immediately
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 5
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: Negotiable / Other
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Flex Time, Tuition Reimbursement
Company Profile:
Hospice of Northeastern Illinois began in 1984 in Barrington, IL.
Our care reaches patients and families in a six-county service area in suburban Chicago.
A not-for-profit, independent organization providing hospice care for anyone who needs it regardless of ability to pay.
We enhance life by providing dignified and compassionate care and guidance coping with the loss and end-of-life
We offer a range of services to care for the patient, educate their family and reach out to the community.
Our mission is to enhance life during its final stage and also provide guidance to anyone who is coping with a loss.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Amanda Reissig |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Hospice of Northeastern Illinois |
Phone: 847-381-5599 |
| Street: 410 S. Hager Ave. |
Fax: 847-381-7089 |
| City: Barrington |
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| State: Illinois |
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| Zip: 60010 |
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Web Site: http://www.hospiceanswers.org
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