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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.

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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 (https://www.cityofpierre.org/) !

• 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 (https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-missouri-river-health-center/)

• 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’