David Jones
CommonSpirit Health
Logan,IA
30
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with robust background in market leadership and strategic growth. Proven ability to drive revenue and streamline operations through effective team collaboration and dynamic market strategies. Recognized for adaptability and strong problem-solving skills in achieving organizational goals.
Work History
CAH Market President
5 Years 5 Months- Oversight of 16 CommonSpirit Health Owned, 3 Managed, and 30 Network Critical Access Hospitals.
- Additional Oversight includes CHI Friendship, 2 Long Term Care Facilities, and Health at Home.
- Employee Engagement consistently at 97% participation with high scores compared to peer hospitals.
- Exceeding Quality and Nursing Score Cards
- Multiple hospitals qualifying CMS 5 Star and Top 20/100 Critical Access Hospitals (Rural Health Association)
- Leading Transitional Care Process Improvement team for CHI Midwest.
- Exceeding Financial Goals with not only profit, but double digit increase in EBITDA meeting goals multiple years in a row.
- 25% increase in Swing Bed Patient days year over year.
Chief Executive Officer - ARC - UAS
1 Year 10 Months- Moved back to Midwest for family from State of WA
- Chief Executive Officer- ARC-UAS a Healthcare Drone Delivery Organization
- Regional Director of Operations- Enlivant a National Organization serving Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care
- Regional Director of Operations- US Medical Management a National Organization providing hospice and home health services in 7 states
Chief Executive Officer
1 Year 9 Months- Oversaw, directed, and coordinated operations and strategies for day-to-day functions, reporting to system Board of Directors.
- Increased profit margin from -15% to 3% in 3 months
- Developed partnerships with community organizations and referral sources to enhance service visibility. with community, payers, and referral sources.
- Employee engagement score increased to 92% participation and 85% “strongly agree”
- Increased average daily census from 15 to 60 in 3 months.
- Built relationships with community, payers, and referral sources.
- Rainier Springs Hospital is a 72 bed rural hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services. Rainier Springs is the newest hospital part of the Springstone System. Set in a rural city in Washington.
Chief Operating Officer
1 Year 7 Months- Full-Time Executive / Senior Leader overseeing, directing, and coordinating the operational activities and programs associated with the day-to-day operations reporting to CEO and Board of Directors. Responsible for Assisted and Independent Facility – Evergreen Estates
- Improved Press Ganey scores to 75th percentile through targeted experience plan implementation.
- Responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for an integrated delivery system to serve 3 states.
- Oversight of new Services and purchasing of existing clinics resulting in fast quality market share increase.
- Oversaw development of new services to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. and purchasing of existing clinics resulting in fast quality market share increase.
- Acted as the Compliance Officer and Risk Manager for the organization.
- Directed development and operations of new retail and walk-in clinics.
- Tri-State Memorial Hospital & Medical serves a 10-county region in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Tri-State is a not-for-profit, community-owned hospital offering acute care as well as a DNV GL Healthcare USA accredited critical access facility.
System Director Operations
2 Years 3 Months- Saint Luke’s Health System includes 10 hospitals across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, rural hospitals, dozens of physician practices, and more.
- Full-Time Executive / Senior Leader leading the Operations of 10 hospitals and 25+ off campus buildings.
- Oversaw strategy, implementation, and operations of Convenient Care clinics in grocery stores, enhancing patient access and service delivery.
- Developed and operated standard operations plans for the health system.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by focusing on department-specific performance metrics. based on experience plan.
- Leading process improvement and strategy initiatives resulting in large dollar savings.
- Led process improvement and strategy initiatives, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Collaborated with unions to implement joint employer process changes effectively.
- Enhanced internal satisfaction through targeted engagement initiatives and surveys.
Region Administrator
12 Years 8 Months- Full-Time Executive / Senior Leader identifying and developing innovative new healthcare business opportunities and strategies in new markets while overseeing operations. Reported to CEO and Board of Directors
- Heartland Health Mosaic Life Care is a sole community hospital and the region’s largest employer with more than 3,000 employees. Heartland Health is an integrated system, which includes clinical and non-clinical businesses.
- Created and executed the strategy for an integrated delivery system integration plan.
- Integration plan included 3 new counties in the Kansas City Region.
- Increase in Press Ganey Scores (90th% tile) based on experience plan.
- Developed new workflows that eliminated patient hand-offs and reduced operational costs.
- Strategically locate and build new facilities in new and existing markets.
- Strategically locate and build new business in new and existing markets.
- Other notable successful projects included, but not limited to:
- One process improvement saved $650,000 in expenses.
- Requests for national speaking engagements for best practice Hotel Concept in Healthcare
Regional Manager
4 Years 8 Months- Managed operations for hospitality ownership groups overseeing hotel and conference center franchises.
- Supervised daily hotel operations to ensure guest satisfaction and maintain service quality.
- Trained and mentored new staff on hospitality standards and customer service protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across multiple departments.
Education
Associates - Organizational Communications
BS - Management
MBA
Skills
Advisory Board Fellowship
Master Black Belt
Six Sigma Lean
Corporate Social Responsibility
Consensus Building
Rural Governance
Strategic leadership
Operational Excellence
Community Engagement
Timeline
CAH Market President
CommonSpirit Health
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Chief Executive Officer - ARC - UAS
Management Consultancy
06.2019 - 04.2021Read More
Chief Executive Officer
Rainier Springs Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Chief Operating Officer
Tri State Memorial Critical Access Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2019Read More
System Director Operations
Saint Luke’s Health System
04.2015 - 07.2017Read More
Region Administrator
Heartland Health /Mosaic Life Care
05.2001 - 01.2014Read More
Regional Manager
Holiday Inn, Comfort Suites, Hilton, & Homewood Suite Hotels
09.1996 - 05.2001Read More
University of Phoenix
MBA
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Missouri Western State University and University of Phoenix
BS from Management
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Missouri Western State University and University of Phoenix
Associates from Organizational Communications
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2026 Volunteer of the Year presented by Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerce
- 2026 Volunteer of the year- Awarded by the Missouri Valley Iowa Chamber of Commerce
- 2 time Mayor of the year- Awarded by the United States Conference of Mayors
- Advocate for Traumatic Brain Injury- Awarded by Midland Empire Independent Living (MERIL)
- Sertoman of the Year and Gold Coat Recipient- Awarded by East Hills Sertoma
- Red Coat Recipient- Awarded By the Kansas City Chiefs