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Chief Executive Officer; CEO
Job in
Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, 37068, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
American Association of Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Management
CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for exemplifying Mercy’s Christian mission and corporate values while leading the organization as both a ministry and a healthcare provider. The CEO provides overall management, strategic direction, and operational oversight to ensure fulfillment of Mercy’s mission, vision, and goals. This includes leading the Executive Strategy Team (EST), overseeing financial stewardship, cultivating organizational growth, and building strong community partnerships that enhance awareness, collaboration, and support across the state of Tennessee.
KEYDELIVERABLES
- Execute a fiscally stable operating model with a sustainable operating margin
- Manage Mercy's relationship with financial institutions
- Grow Mercy's annual fundraising, including donor cultivation
- Grow Mercy's patient and non-patient annual revenue
- Increase employee satisfaction and decrease employee turnover
- Strengthen Mercy's culture, including safety and quality standards
- Model Mercy’s mission and values to create an organizational culture grounded in faith, service, and excellence.
- Lead by example, inspiring and empowering the EST to execute the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of the organization.
- Guide, mentor, and hold accountable direct reports to ensure achievement of corporate and departmental goals.
- Foster collaboration, trust, and independence within the EST, allowing each leader to operate effectively within their scope of responsibility and as a team.
- Develop, lead and monitor a comprehensive financial turnaround strategy that includes revenue cycle improvement, grant and philanthropic funding optimization, cost containment, operational efficiency and financial forecasting. The CEO will be expected to work closely with the Board of Directors to establish clear financial goals, metrics, and reporting structures.
- Provide vision and leadership in the development of ambitious yet attainable financial plans and budgets.
- Lead the CFO and Marketing and Development team in driving fiscal sustainability through grants, partnerships, and donor engagement.
- Ensure alignment of resources with mission-driven priorities.
- Maintain organizational compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including FQHC requirements.
- Ensure systems are in place for ongoing quality assurance, peer review, and accountability, with operational leaders managing day-to-day compliance processes.
- Represent Mercy as a visible and trusted leader in our service areas and within the state of Tennessee.
- Build and sustain relationships with donors, partners, businesses, and faith-based and healthcare organizations to expand Mercy’s impact.
- Manage a donor portfolio assigned by the Marketing and Development Team.
- Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador for the mission and ministry of Mercy.
- Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, providing strategic updates, insights, and recommendations to support informed governance and mission alignment.
- Build strong individual relationships with board members to advance shared goals.
- Continuously evaluate healthcare trends, legislative changes, and community needs to position Mercy for long-term success.
- Dedicate time for research, reflection, and strategic thinking to anticipate opportunities and challenges.
- Adapt and respond to the evolving needs of the organization, community, and industry environment.
- Outstanding ability to build interpersonal relationships at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to establish, build, and nurture donor and community partnerships.
- Demonstrated passion for marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated ability to secure major funding.
- Ability to think strategically and make good decisions under pressure.
- Sense of urgency and a bias for action.
- Proven leadership, teambuilding, and organizational skills.
- Proven…
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