Lexington Regional Health Center - Chief Executive Officer

Eide Bailly Executive Search has been retained by Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) based in Lexington, Nebraska to recruit its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is the senior administrator for the organization.

Organization:

LRHC, an award-winning rural critical access hospital, is a 25-bed hospital district governed by a five-member board of directors. LRHC is known for the highest quality of care and outcomes, having been recognized by Modern Healthcare Best Places to work and achieved a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in 2017. LRHC is redefining health care by embracing a truly patient-centered care model, focused on the patient and their family’s needs.

LRHC has one purpose – to optimize the health of its patients and community through innovation and excellence in care, education, and service. In addition to general medical surgical services, LRHC provides cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedic, pain management, podiatry, pulmonology, ENT, OB/Maternity, Spine, women’s health, men’s health, urology, mental health, nephrology, and wound care specialties. LRHC generated close to $44 million in net patient revenue in fiscal year 2023, and through March 2024, the organization has increased operating revenue by 9.5% compared to last year.

LRHC’s primary service area includes Dawson, Phelps, and Gosper counties, serving approximately 35,000 residents.

LRHC, employing almost 300 staff members, includes more than 33 physicians and advanced practice providers. LRHC provides care in Lexington at its main campus and state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility. Care is also provided at the Bertrand Clinic in Bertrand, NE and the Elwood Clinic in Elwood, NE.

In April of 2014, LRHC broke ground on what is now the Outpatient Services Center. This project included major upgrades to the mechanical, electrical, and air-handling systems, enhancing all aspects of the patient and visitor experience.

The Community:

Lexington, NE, home to almost 11,000 residents, is the county seat of Dawson County and one of the fastest-growing counties in Nebraska. The business climate in Lexington is consistently strong, with Tyson Foods as the community’s largest employer, followed by several other industries and businesses.

Lexington was chosen in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Affordable Small Towns Where You’d Actually Want To Live by  The city maintains many community parks and recreational facilities, including the Lexington Family Aquatic Center and the Orthman Community YMCA.

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area is an excellent park for camping, fishing, and water sports, offering various outdoor recreation opportunities.

The CEO is responsible for managing all operations of the organization. The CEO will lead strategic planning, monitor organizational performance, oversee management functions, ensure compliance, lead risk management, and oversee the senior executive team. Additionally, the CEO communicates, clarifies, interprets, and operationalizes the mission and values of the hospital with all constituencies including the Board of Directors, Medical Staff, Leadership staff, employees, patients, visitors, and the community.

How to apply:

Submit your application to this job posting or for more details (including requests for the full position specification) and/or to submit a nomination or application, please contact Derek J Castaneda at Eide Bailly, 18081 Burt Street, #200, Omaha, NE 68022; phone ; or e-mail

*LRHC and Eide Bailly are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.