Our sincere congratulations to Nikol Blackmon and Essentia Health!
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Nikol Blackmon as the Manager of Talent Acquisition at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota.
Under guidance from the Talent Acquisition Director, Nikol leads a team of talent acquisition professionals in the design, implementation, development and administration of Essentia Health’s talent acquisition strategy. She will provide leadership and expertise to direct reports to ensure talent acquisition processes are implemented effectively. Nikol will evaluate effectiveness and leads improvements to strengthen the talent acquisition process and metrics while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Our sincere congratulations to Nikol Blackmon and Essentia Health!
Nickol Blackmon brings her talent and experience to Essentia Health from LabCorp and has over 17 years of experience in HR and Talent Acquisition. She is skilled in collaborating with senior leaders, HR partners, business unit managers and others as appropriate to develop and implement a strategic talent acquisition plan.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Essentia Health! We look forward to following the continued success of both Nikol Blackmon and Essentia Health!
Essentia Health is a network of hospitals, clinics, and related health care facilities serving patients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services, and one research institute.
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Dr. Kendall Von Crowns as the new Chief Medical Examiner of the Tarrant County Medical Examiner District and Forensic Laboratories.
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Dr. Kendall Von Crowns as the new Chief Medical Examiner of the Tarrant County Medical Examiner District and Forensic Laboratories.
After an extensive national search, Dr. Kendall Von Crowns was named the new Chief Medical Examiner of Tarrant County.
In this role, he is responsible for all administrative functions of the Tarrant County Medical Examiner District and Forensic Laboratories (TCMED & FL) and provides strategic and tactical direction to all employees of the TCMED & FL in the effective development and attainment of the Medical Examiner' s goals.
Our sincere congratulations to Dr. Kendall Von Crowns and Tarrant County Medical Examiner District and Forensic Laboratories!
Dr. Kendall Von Crowns joins Tarrant County from Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office in Austin, Texas. At Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office, Dr. Von Crowns was responsible for the overall operations of the Medical Examiners office, as well as supervision of the Deputy Medical Examiners. Prior to his role as Deputy Chief Medical Examiner of Travis County, Dr. Crowns held the role as Deputy Medical Examiner of the Medical Examiner in Chicago, IL, where he performed 2,070 autopsies, and 2,061 external examination inspections.
Dr. Crowns has worked as a forensic pathologist for over 20 years. He earned his Bachelors in Science, in Chemistry from Wichita State University, and his degree in Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He is board-certified in Anatomic and Forensic pathology.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office serves a district including Tarrant, Denton, Parker, and Johnson counties with a total population over 2.8M. The District is accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and staffed by Seven (7) full-time Board-Certified Pathologists.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Tarrant County Medical Examiner District and Forensic Laboratories! We look forward to following the continued success of both Dr. Crowns, the new Chief Medical Examiner, and Tarrant County Medical Examiner District and Forensic Laboratories!
Congratulations James Bryant as the new Vice President of Emergency Services for Centra Health
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of James Bryant as the new Vice President of Emergency Services for Centra Health!
After an extensive national search, James Bryant was named as the new Vice President of Emergency Services for Centra Health. In this role and in partnership with the Medical Director of Emergency Services, James Bryant will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, operations, and management of Centra Emergency Services and reports to the SVP Chief Physician Executive. He is responsible to lead the implementation of best practice workflows to improve and standardize all aspects of operations of the four Centra Emergency Departments and coordinate with nursing, hospitalists partners and other physicians, and administrative leaders of LGH, SCH, Gretna, and BMH to ensure sustainable safe, quality care. James will be the system-level oversight for the Emergency Departments at LGH, SCH, Gretna, and BMH as well as the ED observation unit, and will have active involvement in the Urgent Care strategic leadership.
Our sincere congratulations to James Bryant and Centra Health!
James Byrant joins Centra Health from New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Mr. Bryant was responsible for four emergency departments including a Level II Adult Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, Behavioral Health Observation Unit, Clinical Decision/Observation, and Pediatrics (108 treatment spaces with 92,000 visits annually).
James Bryant is a healthcare executive with over 37 years of progressive experience, ranging from direct patient care to Associate Chief Nursing Officer of a nationally and internationally recognized healthcare enterprise. A hospital-based community ED seeing approximately 29,000 patients annually; a stand-Alone Emergency Department with an annual volume of 36,500, a Critical Access Hospital ED with growing ED patient volume, currently 28,000; and an ED Patient Assistance Center, a system-based follow-up and referral center for all four campuses.
James Bryant earned his BSN from Western Carolina University, MSN from John Hopkins University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain College of Nursing. He holds the following credentials: Nursing Executive Certification Advanced – Board Certified; Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse – Adult (CCRN); Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN); Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN); Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR); Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS and ACLS) American Heart Association; and trained in Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness.
Centra is a regional nonprofit healthcare system based in Lynchburg, Virginia. With more than 8,500 employees, 400 employed providers and physicians and a medical staff of nearly 800, providing care in 70 locations, Centra serves over 500,000 people throughout central and southern Virginia.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Centra Health! We look forward to following the continued success of both James Bryant, the new Vice President of Emergency Services, and Centra Health!
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Amanda Turner as the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and the Gretna Medical Center!
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Amanda Turner as the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and the Gretna Medical Center!
After an extensive national search, Amanda Turner was named as the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Centra Health! In this role, she is responsible and accountable for directing the nursing and clinical support activities at the hospital(s) and in conjunction with appropriate administrative and physician leadership the ongoing development of clinical programs and services of the hospital. Ms. Amanda Turner leads, plans and implements plans to manage the growth of the department, improve patient experience metrics and develop collaborative partnerships with providers, and improve throughput issues.
Our sincere congratulations to Ms. Amanda Turner and Centra Health!
Amanda Turner has been with Centra Health since 2004. She has worked as a Registered Nurse in Trauma for the Lynchburg General Hospital, as well as Director of the Centra Urgent Care in Forest, Danville, and Farmville, VA. Amanda has 17 years of clinical and leadership experience in intensive care, emergency medicine, trauma, and ambulatory care. She led Centra Health Lynchburg General Hospital through two successful Level II trauma center state designations, as well as directed the Centra’s ambulatory COVID response.
Ms. Amanda Turner earned her BSN from Liberty University and an MSN from Capella University. She is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Basic Life Support, and she is trained in Basic Disaster Life Support and HICS.
Centra is a regional nonprofit healthcare system based in Lynchburg, Virginia. With more than 8,500 employees, 400 employed providers and physicians and a medical staff of nearly 800, providing care in 70 locations, Centra serves over 500,000 people throughout central and southern Virginia. Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is a 358-bed hospital, Magnet Designated, Level II Trauma Center, Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital, Beacon Award, and Forbes Safest Hospital in America. Centra Lynchburg General Hospital’s Emergency Department has 51 beds and manages over 85K annual visits with multiple PODS to manage Behavioral Health patients, Pediatrics, and Ligature Free PODS. The ED utilizes a Fast-track system, triage space, and has a need for growth. The Gretna Medical Center is a free-standing Emergency Room that manages over 30K annual visits.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Centra Health! We look forward to following the continued success of both Amanda Turner, the new Senior Director of Emergency Services, and Centra Health!
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Heather Sieracki as the new Regional Director of Trauma Services, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Heather Sieracki as the new Regional Director of Trauma Services, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.
After an extensive national search, Heather Sieracki as the new Regional Director of Trauma Services for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Texas. In this role, she is responsible for covering Memorial Hospital and McLane Children’s Hospital. Heather will lead and support this Level One Trauma Program in the overall coordination of the Trauma System Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Improvement, Injury Prevention, and Registry aspects for the adult and pediatric trauma centers in the Temple region.
Our sincere congratulations to Heather Sieracki and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple!
Heather Sieracki joins Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple from St. David’s in Austin, Texas. At St. David’s South Austin, Ms. Sieracki was responsible for the overall operations, outcomes, and performance of the Level II Trauma Center. Prior to moving to joining St. David’s in 2020, Heather led Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO from a level II to ACS level I Trauma Center. Ms. Sieracki has over ten years of Nursing and Trauma experience. She is a Fellow of the Trauma Center Association of America and is a certified specialist in Trauma Registry, ATS Trauma Registry, Trauma Care after Resuscitation, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
Heather earned his BSN degree from the University of Colorado, Beth-el College of Nursing, and her MSN from the American Sentinel University.
Baylor Scott and White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, consisting of 52 hospitals, over 7,000 providers, upwards of 50,000 employees, and encompasses the Scott and White Health Plan. Baylor Scott and White Heath Medical Center – Temple is an acute care facility in Temple, Texas, housing 640 inpatient beds, and 6,900 employees.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Baylor Scott and White Health! We look forward to following the continued success of both Heather Sieracki, the new Regional Director of Trauma Services, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple!
Congratulations! Jennifer Parks and East Jefferson General Hospital!
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Jennifer Parks as the new Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer over the Medical Group at East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH).
After an extensive national search, Louisiana Children's Medical Center Health (LCMC Health) and EJGH have selected Ms. Parks to strategically plan, lead, and manage all business aspects of the EJGH's Physician Group. EJGH, which recently joined the LCMC Health family of hospitals, is a 420-bed acute care facility in Jefferson Parrish with 3,000 FTEs and 650 physicians on staff. EJGH is an award-winning hospital with a 5-time Magnet Designation, 5-Star CMS rating, CareChex#1 Ranking, and the #2 Brand in the New Orleans Market.
Ms. Parks will report directly to Richard Tanzella, President and CEO of East Jefferson General Hospital.
Our sincere congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Parks and East Jefferson General Hospital!
Ms. Parks joins EJGH from Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), Texas' largest not-for-profit healthcare system; Jennifer had been with BSWH since 2014. In her most recent role, she had direct operational oversight of a primary care network including Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, and additional specialties for her region. Among her many accomplishments, she was a core team member for vaccine state-designated vaccine HUB for the system and was part of the 'Snap Back' leadership team with the practice enterprise post-COVID shutdown.
Ms. Parks earned her Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University and her MBA in Management from Mercer University. She is a Mentor with ACHE, a Fellow with FACHE, a member of the Medical Group Management Association, and a past Alumni Board Member at the Stetson School of Business.
LCMC Health is a nonprofit network of healthcare providers in Southern Louisiana headquartered in New Orleans. Members include academic centers, acute care facilities, and research hospitals. EJGH, which recently joined the LCMC Health family of hospitals, is a 420-bed acute care facility in Jefferson Parrish with 3,000 FTEs and 650 physicians on staff. EJGH is an award-winning hospital with a 5-time Magnet Designation, 5-Star CMS rating, CareChex#1 Ranking, and the #2 Brand in the New Orleans Market.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of LCMC and East Jefferson General Hospital. We look forward to the continued success of both Ms. Jennifer Parks, the new Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Medical Group, and East Jefferson General Hospital!
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Congratualtions! Kelli Reale and Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Kelli Reale as the new Director, Human Resources - Talent & Culture, at Roper St. Francis Health.
After an extensive national search, Kelli Reale was selected to create and implement effective human capital strategies, policies, and programs aligned to the organization's mission and drive performance. She will identify, develop, and drive key human capital initiatives in talent acquisition, employee relations, learning & development, workforce planning, strategic HR initiatives, and teammate safety by partnering within the organization.
Our sincere congratulations to Kelli Reale and Roper St. Francis!
Ms. Reale joins Roper St. Francis from the Southeast Georgia Health System (SGHS). SGHS has two acute care facilities with a combined total of 340 staffed beds, 1,500 employees, and $334M in net patient revenue. As a Human Resources team member, she was responsible for COVID vaccines for team members, patients, first responders, and the community. Prior to her role at SGHS, Kelli was a valued member of the Talent Acquisition team at Inova Health System, a five-hospital system headquartered in Falls Church, VA.
Kelli earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fordham University, and her Master of Public Policy & Management, in Personnel Management and Labor relations from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also a Certified Leadership Development Facilitator and a Targeted Recruitment and Selection Behavioral Based Interviewing Facilitator.
Roper St. Francis Health, operating as a Joint Venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health and The Medical Society of South Carolina, is a 4-hospital integrated health system with 657 licensed beds, almost 6,000 employees, and $1B in net revenue.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Roper St. Francis! We look forward to following the continued success of both Kelli Reale, the new Director, Human Resources Talent & Culture and Roper St. Francis!
Congratulations! Charkes Nesbitt and JPS Health Network!
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Charkes Nesbitt as the new Executive Director, Clinical Integration & Care Transitions for JPS Health Network.
After an extensive national search, Charkes Nesbitt was selected to be the strategic leader for all Case Management, inpatient & outpatient, programs supporting the transition from a fee-for-service, volume-based care delivery system to a value-based care model with a particular focus on JPS Connect patients and across multiple payors such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage.
Our sincere congratulations to Charkes Nesbitt and JPS Health Network!
Charkes comes to JPS from WellMed Medical Management, an Optum company in Houston, Texas. Prior to WellMed, Charkes was with Jackson Health System in Miami, Florida, a 6-hospital, a clinically integrated health system with over 2,100 beds for 6 years in multiple progressive leadership roles.
Ms. Nesbitt is an advanced practice nurse and case management leader dedicated to developing and operating comprehensive case management programs that improve utilization of resources, care coordination, as well as transitions and quality of care. Charkes has a Bachelors in Science, Nursing from Bethune-Cookman and a Master of Science in Registered Nursing (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) from the University of Florida with supporting certification in Case Management from the Commission of Case Managers.
JPS Health Network is a $1B, tax-supported health care system for Tarrant County in North Texas. This is award winning network anchored by John Peter Smith Hospital, which is a 578-bed acute care in Fort Worth, Texas. JPS has the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Tarrant County and the county’s only psychiatric emergency services site. JPS is also a certified Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Accredited American College of Surgery Cancer Center. JPS has a Level lll Neonatal Intensive Care Center (NICU). JPS Health Network was named the best hospital in the United States in 2020, according to a new hospital evaluating system unveiled by Washington Monthly Magazine. Ranking near the top of every category, it out-scored the most prestigious healthcare organizations in America.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of JPS Health Network. We look forward to following the continued success of both Charkes Nesbitt, the new Executive Director, Clinical Integration & Care Transitions and JPS Health Network!
congratulations! Kevin Craven and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
HARTZ Search is excited to announce the placement of Kevin Craven as the new Director, Critical Care, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. After an extensive national search, Kevin Craven was selected as the new Director, Cardiac Services for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Texas. In this role, he is responsible for planning, selecting, and devising methods, policies, and procedures for Managers and Staff employees to accomplish designated goals. Negotiate interdepartmental resources, communicate, and plans with various cross-functional departments to ensure an effective level of service to Nursing Units.
Our sincere congratulations to Kevin Craven and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple!
Kevin Craven joins Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple from Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, California. At Santa Rosa Memorial, Mr. Craven ws responsible for the overall operations, outcomes and performance of the Level II Regional Trauma Center, Critical Care, TICU, Trauma ED, Neuro and Cardiovascular Telemetry Services, Stroke Center Program, Wound Care, Dialysis, and Regional Fall Prevention. Throughout his career his is recognized as a collaborative, transformational, dynamic leader with a proven record of success in the management
of clinical effectiveness and efficiency, patient and staff experience, program growth, hospital operations, integrated system development, quality improvement, financial stewardship, and community health systems. Ability to expertly manage complex multimillion-dollar budgets. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple departments and sites, as well as design and implement multi-faceted building and expansion projects. Enjoy and excels in the role of mentor and management team development.
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona, and his Master of Business Administration from the Univesity of Phoenix.
Baylor Scott and White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, consisting of 52 hospitals, over 7,000 providers, upwards of 50,000 employees, and encompasses the Scott and White Health Plan. Baylor Scott and White Heath Medical Center - Temple is an acute care facility in Temple, Texas, housing 640 inpatient beds, and 6,900 employees.
HARTZ Search is a proud partner of Baylor Scott and White Health! We look forward to following the continued success of both Kevin Craven, the new Director, Critical Care, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple!