Dateline: January 24, 2008

MCNH administrator turns in resignation

By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

Medical Center Nursing Home Administrator Vicky Robertson turned in her resignation during a called session of the Donley County Hospital Board last Friday.

Robertson said she has accepted a new position in Amarillo, and her resignation will take effect in 30 days.

Board Chairman Alan Fletcher said the district accepted Robertson’s resignation with regret.

“She took advantage of the best opportunity for her, and we just wish her the best,” Fletcher said.

Robertson agreed to continue to serve the district as administrator for 30 to 60 days to fill in and ease the transition for a new administrator. She will also serve as a consultant for both the new administrator and the director of nurses, and will work one weekend a month as the weekend RN at MCNH.

The change will not affect the transfer of ownership of the nursing home to Community Care Management, which is expected to finalize with completion of a construction project at the facility in March.

“My resignation from Medical Center Nursing Home has nothing to do with the sale of the nursing home,” Robertson said in a prepared statement. “It does have to do with an excellent career opportunity for me and my family.”

Robertson went on to say that she is in support of the sale of the nursing home and believes the new owners will have the best interests of the residents and staff at heart.

“Yes, there will be some changes; but one thing is certain in life, there is always change,” she said.

Robertson also expressed her intention to run for the hospital board this May.

Fletcher said the district is already working with Community Care Management to find Robertson’s replacement and has already identified a possible candidate for the job.