Jan 2012 – Present Associate Administrator/Chief Nursing Officer, Wallowa

County Health Care District

Enterprise

Patient focused, mission driven leadership and overall management of operations for Nursing/PatientCare Services, Outpatient Clinics, Environmental Services, Cardiopulmonary, Surgical Services, andAnesthesia departments.  Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards for all age groups.Assists in formulating strategy and the budget and maintains efficient and effective hospital operationswhile meeting required compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations laws, standards, andprotocols.

Mar 2001 – Jan 2012 Nurse Manager, Wallowa County Health Care District Enterprise

Nurse Manager for Surgical Services Department and Family Birthing Center.  Responsible for day-to-day operations, budget, compliance, and quality of care.

Nov 1999 – Mar 2001 Registered Nurse, Wallowa County Health Care District Enterprise

Staff RN providing patient care in Medical-Surgical, Emergency, Obstetrics, and Critical Care Units

May 1999 – Nov 1999 Registered Nurse, Oregon Health Sciences University Portland

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN

Aug 1997 – May 1999 University of Portland, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Portland

Sep 1990 – May 1992 Western Baptist College, Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing Salem

Jun 2018 – Present Rooted Youth Ministry Board Member Enterprise

Support the mission to provide a Christian ministry completely dedicated to teenagers.

2017 – Present Northeast Oregon Nurse Leader Council President Elect

Promote collaboration and encourage growth of fellow nurse leaders in Eastern Oregon.

Sep 2017 – Present Summit Church Pastoral Search Committee Member Enterprise

Participate in the search and hiring process of a new church pastor.

2017 – Present Telehealth Alliance of Oregon Board Member

Support the mission to advance telehealth knowledge, practice and policy in Oregon.  Member of the Policy

Subcommittee.

2017 – Present Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce Vice President Enterprise

Support the mission to promote business development and tourism in Wallowa County.

2016 – Present Region 9 Area Trauma Advisory Board, Chair Eastern Oregon

Participate in the promotion and function of the implemented area trauma system plan.  Act as liaisonbetween the providers and general public in Eastern Oregon and the State Trauma Advisory Board andthe Division for exchanging information about trauma system issues and developing an area-wideconsensus.

Jenni Word

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2016 – Present Region 9 Health Care Coalition Chair Eastern Oregon

Support hospitals and public health systems to prepare for and respond to major, acute threats andemergencies that impact the health of people in Eastern Oregon. We collaborate with Oregon EmergencyManagement (OEM) and our local, regional and national Emergency Management partners.

2016 – Present Winding Waters Medical Clinic Board Member Enterprise

Support Winding Waters Clinic in their transition to a Federally Qualified Health Center and support themission to provide excellent, comprehensive, compassionate, patient-centered care to the families andvisitors of Wallowa County.

2014 – Present Enterprise City Council President Enterprise

City Council President, Chair of Police Committee, Member of Executive Committee

Enterprise City Councilor Enterprise

Wallowa Chamber of Commerce Board Member Wallowa County

Northeast Oregon Nuse Leadership Council Member Eastern Oregon

Region 9 Hospital Preparedness Program Coalition Member Eastern Oregon

Region 9 Area Trauma Advisory Board Member Eastern Oregon

The Crossing Childrens Ministries Committee Member Enterprise

Wallowa County Commission on Children and Families

Board Member

Wallowa County

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