North Kansas City Hospital
Jill (Schwede) Crutchfield has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Jill started their career at jcpenney, where they initially worked as a Management Trainee and later transitioned into a supervisor role in the warehouse. In this position, they supervised a team of up to 20 staff and achieved significant improvements in production, accuracy, and attendance. Jill also played a key role in interviewing and placing candidates within the company.
Following their time at jcpenney, Jill worked at Mize Houser & Company P.A. as a Human Resource Administrator. Jill then joined Research Medical Center as a Human Resource Recruiter. In this role, they successfully recruited staff for various departments and conducted new hire orientation programs as well as seminars and workshops on interviewing techniques.
Jill's most recent position was at North Kansas City Hospital, where they served as the Sr. Director of Human Resources. In this role, they implemented various initiatives such as a new Applicant Tracking system and Position Control system. Jill was also involved in strategy development for compensation and benefits administration and handled employee grievances and relations. Additionally, Jill oversaw the recruitment department and was responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and retaining staff. Jill played a crucial role in developing the annual strategic plan for onboarding and retention.
Throughout their career, Jill has demonstrated their expertise in human resources and has actively contributed to the growth and success of the organizations they have worked for.
Jill (Schwede) Crutchfield has a strong educational background. Jill completed their MBA in the Executive Fellows program with a focus on Business Administration at Rockhurst University from 1997 to 1999. Prior to that, they studied Business Management at Kansas State University from 1977 to 1981. Jill's education started with a College Prep program at Dodge City Senior High School from 1974 to 1977. Additionally, Jill has obtained certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), but further details about its institution and year of completion are not provided.
North Kansas City Hospital
For more than 65 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neurosciences, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care. Through our Meritas Health subsidiary, NKCH offers the largest network of physician practices in the Northland, with more than 280 primary and specialty care doctors and advanced practice providers in 35 convenient locations, including an express care clinic in the 64th Street Hy-Vee store. Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to providing quality healthcare, including: - American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet®designation - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services four-star rating - The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® and certification for Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, and Primary Stroke Center Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy. Our mission, vision and values reflect a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, the Northland community and beyond. Forbes honored NKCH as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, ranking NKCH the top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area and No. 182 midsize company in the nation. In addition to our Wellness Corners in the North Kansas City YMCA and Gladstone Community Center, each year NKCH sponsors approximately 60 charitable and community organizations and serves more than 24,000 people through its dynamic Community Health & Wellness programs.