Compassion may be the best word to describe a community hospital. Patients are also our neighbors and when we speak to each other during a normal work day, you will hear things like “your boy is sick in ICU,” or “when will Karen be released?” Patients are from a community we care about and treating them with the same kind of compassion that we would our friends and family is what we are about at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center. Would you like to be a part of this culture?

Seven Rivers RMC is a 128-bed hospital and part of Health Management Associates (NYSE: HMA), a corporation that specializes in community hospitals. One of the corporate philosophies is to upgrade the quality of healthcare delivery and simultaneously expand medical services of its hospitals so that community residents no longer need to commute to major urban centers for specialty medical care, except in rare cases.

We are JCAHO-accredited, and among our accolades include are our Top 10% rank in the Nation for Joint Replacement (HealthGrades 2005-2006) and we participate in all three of the American Heart Association “Get With the Guidelines” programs – coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke.

A smile from our employees is genuine, and we’re looking for new co-workers with the same attitude as we grow with our community. As you think about your next career move, we hope our commitment to health and patient care resonates to the core reason you entered this noble profession. We appreciate your considering us!

Featured Administrators, Directors & Team Members:

Joyce Brancato – CEO
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Eileen Hurn
Clinical Educator
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Cynthia Heitzman
Chief Nursing Officer

Steve Miller
Chief Financial Officer

Gino Patrizo
Chief Operating Officer

“I heard about Seven Rivers RMC from an acquaintance. I came over to see if there were any openings. As soon as I walked into the HR department, I was greeted differently and in a kind, respectful way. I was eventually offered the position of Charge Nurse for ICU and the wages were more competitive than what I was making at (my previous employer). I have been here since and this is my family. The weather is great, and unlike other Florida towns, we do not have the hurricane problems that other counties have had. This is primarily due to the geographic location of our community in the ‘Big Bend.’” – Cynthia Heitzman, CNO

“I would tell someone considering working in my department and living in this area that it would be the best thing you could do for yourself and your family. Coming from a big hospital up north, I was not used to having the hospital CEO, CNO, CFO all knowing you by your first name, unless of course you were in trouble. The friendly, down to earth attitude carries over from the CEO down to the volunteers.” – Liz Huxley, Women’s Services

Gwen Strawitch
Inpat/Rehab

Patricia Dourm
Med/Surg/Telemetry

Rae Jean Nieland
ICU

Jeff Rushing
Surgery

“The person before you generally holds the door for you when you are entering somewhere. Manners are not completely lost here. I had worked in a larger hospital in NYC. Most of the staff didn’t know staff in other departments or who physicians were. I once went to the grocery store with a niece visiting from NYC and she was amazed at how many people said 'Hello' to me….” – Jane Byron, Ambulatory Services

“I enjoy living where there is small town charm and lots to do in the outdoors. Being so close to some major cities is a bonus. It gives you the opportunity to take advantage of the cultural, sports and high-end shopping that they have to offer. My favorite season is a toss- up between spring and fall. The air is clean and crisp, it’s typically breezy and you can do just about anything you want to outside.” – Dorothy Pernu

Jim Finney
Pharmacy

Jane Byron
Ambulatory Surgery

Mike Taylor
ER

Dorothy Pernu
Marketing

DeAnna Beverly
Quality Mgmt

Liz Huxley
Women’s Services

Janet Botes
Outpat/Rehab

Hugh McElvey
Lab & RT

Team Members:

Cornerstones of a successful hospital are competent, motivated, and well-compensated team members who are proud of their work and are committed to the community it serves. Our organization will welcome you, and support your career as you grow with us!

Hospital Team Members

SRRMC’s 2009-2010 “Smart OR and Inpatient Rehab wing

Hospital Photo Album

Hospital Fact Sheet/Service (PDF)

Our administration is guiding us to continued modernization and improvement, from filmless imaging in 2006, acquiring new technology to test for osteoporosis, and treatment like new stereotactic breast biopsies, to streamlining and improvement of services, which reduced the time patients spend in the ER to under in 2007.

Service Lines:

Quick ER, Certified Primary Stroke Center, Emergency Services & ER Extra, Cardiac Care, Women's & Family Center, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Orthopedic Care, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Surgical Services, Imaging Services, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, Sleep Disorders Program, Dunnellon Diagnostic Center, Seven Rivers Outpatient Laboratory, Physician Referral, Volunteer Service League, HEALTHconnection Community Programming, MED-KEY Registration & Healthy Discounts

Multiple Accreditations and Recognition:

Joint Commission accredited
Florida Medical QA Improvement Program Partner
Primary Stroke Center - Joint Commission Certified
Primary Stroke Center - Florida State Designated
AHA/ASA "Get With The Guidelines - Gold Sustained Performance Award for CAD and HF (2009)
AHA/ASA "Get With The Guidelines - Gold Performance Award for CAD, HF and Stroke (2007-2008)
Florida Medical Quality Assurance, Inc. - Performance Achievement Award for Hospital Quality Improvement in Pneumonia and Surgical Care Improvement (8th Statement of Work)-2008
Emergency Department staff recognized for Pediatric Excellence
Jean Byers Award for Excellence in Cancer Registration (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
American Association for Respiratory Care - Quality Respiratory Care Recognition hospital for 2008, 2007 and 2006
Top 100 Hospital (1999, 2000 – Stroke, 2001)
Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 5 Million Lives Campaign
Citrus County Economic Development Council, Inc. - Outstanding Employer or Corporate Citizen Award (2008)
Certified by American College of Radiology (Mammography)
“Greenlight” laser procedures for prostate enlargement
Midwife services added in 2006-2007, plus record birth numbers
Advanced osteoporosis screening (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry)

Our focus is on being a leader in healthcare for Citrus County – an employer who cares for our employees, and a hospital that is trusted and counted upon by our neighbors, fellow citizens, and friends