North Kansas City Hospital
Nic Riesenberg, CHFM, CHC has extensive experience in facilities management and construction within the healthcare industry. Their most recent position was at North Kansas City Hospital, where they served as the Vice President of Facilities and Support Services. Prior to that, they were the Director Of Design And Construction at the same hospital.
Before working at North Kansas City Hospital, Nic was the Director of Facilities, Engineering, and Construction at Meritus Health. In this role, they led multiple departments and implemented Lean practices throughout the organization. They also created a master plan for the main campus and offsite facilities.
Prior to their time at Meritus Health, Nic worked at the University of Kansas Hospital as a Construction/Facilities Manager. They were responsible for planning and executing construction projects within an active hospital setting and worked closely with various stakeholders to ensure projects met expectations.
Before the University of Kansas Hospital, Nic served as a Construction Project Manager at the University of Iowa, where they led a successful team on a major medical education building project.
Earlier in their career, Nic worked at The Weitz Company as a Project Manager II, where they managed various new and remodeling projects. They also prioritized safety and developed new standards to achieve a zero-incident standard.
Nic also gained experience as a Project Engineer at The Walsh Group, where they oversaw the construction of high-rise buildings. Additionally, they started their career as a Carpenter at O&R Construction.
Nic Riesenberg, CHFM, CHC has a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Phoenix, which was obtained from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, Nic has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University, obtained from 1996 to 2001. Nic also holds certifications in Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) from AHA, obtained in 2014, and Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) obtained in 2013.
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.