NewsClay Jordan named CEO at Tri Valley Health System
CAMBRIDGE - Tri Valley Health System Board of Directors appointed Clay Jordan as the new Chief Executive Officer at their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 27. Jordan had been serving as the Interim CEO since November 29, 2023 and also has served as Tri Valley Health System Chief Nursing Officer since 2020. A search was conducted for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and three candidates were selected for an interview. The board made the unanimous decision to offer the CEO position to Clay Jordan as the best person to fill the permanent CEO position. Board Chairman, LaVern Banzhaf, stated “The Tri Valley Health System Board of Trustees believes in Jordan’s ability to lead Tri Valley Health System as the Chief Executive Officer. Clay has the experience and has proved his dedication to Tri Valley Health System through his years of service here. We believe that Clay’s skill set, and knowledge of rural healthcare will be the right fit for our organization.” Clay grew up in Red Willow County, attending McCook Community College to earn his paramedic licensure. Clay then earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Purdue University and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. Clay said, “My passion has always been delivering high quality healthcare to rural communities. I enjoy seeing people learn and grow in their roles and I am very excited to be able to empower others to serve as one healthcare team. I believe in this team at Tri Valley Health System and the system in place to support it. I am honored to be chosen as CEO and will do my best to uphold Tri Valley Health System to the highest standards.” Tri Valley Health System offers Nursing Tuition Assistance Program up to $40,000
Tri Valley Health System is offering nursing students up to $20,000 each year for two years to assist with the cost of their education. The assistance will cover tuition, books, and other related expenses at an accredited nursing school. The assistance will be forgiven through the student’s employment at Tri Valley Health System. Accepted students will also be enrolled in a mentorship program with experienced nurses at Tri Valley Health System that will foster a sense of belonging and commitment to Tri Valley Health System and help support them through their education. Tri Valley Medical Foundation helped provide the funding that made this program possible. Tri Valley Medical Foundation President Jackie Shoemaker said, “Tri Valley Medical Foundation is excited to partner with Tri Valley Health System on the nursing tuition assistance program. The continued need for nurses is a challenge that numerous health care facilities face and Tri Valley Health System has worked hard to design a program that we are excited to support. The nursing tuition assistance aligns perfectly with the Foundation’s scholarship initiatives and mission.” CEO Clay Jordan stated, “We are hopeful that this tuition assistance program will address our nursing shortage and also foster a more supportive, professional, and engaged nursing workforce. We are so grateful for the Foundation’s consideration for this program.” To be considered for the Nursing Tuition Assistance Program, applications are due by June 1 and are available on our website at www.trivalleyhealth.com/foundation-scholarships or you may contact the Tri Valley Health System’s Human Resources office, (308) 697-1136 or hr@trivalleyhealth.com. Interviews for candidates will take place after June 1. |
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