Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Summary/Purpose

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic advisor to operational and clinical leaders, ensuring departmental workforce practices meet TJC standards, support patient safety, and foster a compliant, engaged workforce. The HRBP plays a critical role in competency validation processes, performance management, and survey readiness at the department level.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

·         Partner with department directors and managers to ensure workforce qualification, orientation, and competence requirements are defined and met.

·         Facilitate workforce planning to align staffing with patient census, acuity, and service demands.

·         Support leaders by ensuring all employees and contracted staff meet licensure and competency requirements prior to providing patient care.

·         Ensure departmental staff files and electronic records reflect TJC-required documentation:

• • Licensure & primary source verification
  • Orientation checklists
  • Job-specific competency assessments
  • Continuing education or training records

·         Participate in mock surveys and unit-level tracers to ensure ongoing readiness.

·         Escalate gaps or deficiencies to HR leadership with remediation plans.

·         Coach leaders on consistent application of policies and corrective action processes aligned with regulatory and legal standards.

·         Conduct investigations, coordinate with Compliance, and ensure documentation aligns with EEOC and labor law.

·         Support the implementation of performance appraisal systems that align with TJC ensuring staff competence is regularly evaluated and documented.

·         Assist in ensuring competencies are role-specific, measurable, and validated annually.

·         Conduct periodic audits of department-level files to ensure continuous compliance.

·         Provide departmental leaders with compliance dashboards and reports to support survey preparation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES:   

1. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in HR, or related field  
2. Minimum of 5 years progressive HR work experience 
3. HR related certification preferred. 
4. Healthcare experience preferred.