What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer position at Doctors Hospital of Laredo?
The Deputy Chief Nursing Officer (DCNO) plays a crucial role in leading the strategic planning, direction, and enhancement of nursing and healthcare services in alignment with hospital policies and quality care standards. This is an incredible opportunity for a nursing leader dedicated to improving patient care and experiences.
The DCNO will collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in overseeing hospital nursing functions and will represent the CNO in their absence, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality nursing services.
Essential Job Functions
EEO Statement
UHS and its subsidiaries are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our success.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
UHS and its subsidiaries recruit by matching skills and experience rather than through unsolicited emails requesting financial or personal information. Report any suspicious job postings or communications to the relevant law enforcement authorities.
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UHS complies with applicable laws promoting pay transparency and equity. Salaries may be influenced by education and relevant experience.
The DCNO will collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in overseeing hospital nursing functions and will represent the CNO in their absence, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality nursing services.
Essential Job Functions
- Guide nursing leadership in the preparation and submission of budget reports and requisitions alongside the Administrative Team.
- Work collaboratively to ensure that service line programs adhere to budget guidelines and strive to exceed financial expectations.
- Monitor and manage department expenditures, proactively addressing unforeseen costs and identifying cost-saving initiatives.
- Select vendors for services not otherwise prescribed and seek innovative alternatives for capital purchases while anticipating equipment needs.
- Perform supervisory and managerial tasks, including staffing oversight, performance evaluations, employee development, and communication enhancement.
- Utilize performance metrics to track departmental achievements and operational objectives.
- Adjust workforce levels as necessary to align with budgetary staffing models and patient care requirements.
- Foster collaboration with nursing leaders to meet recruitment and continuous professional development goals for nursing staff.
- Support the execution of effective performance improvement initiatives and the application of clinical practice guidelines.
- Assist in the orientation, evaluation, counseling, and professional growth of nursing personnel.
- Enhance communication among physicians, staff, patients, families, and vendors.
- Provide relevant information from data sources to other departments and committees, as directed by Senior Management.
- Coordinate attendance at medical department and administrative meetings with the CNO.
- Engaging and fulfilling work environment
- Competitive salary and Paid Time Off
- Outstanding benefits package
- 401(K) with employer matching and employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Pathways for career advancement across UHS and its 300 facilities!
- Access to a wide range of online learning resources, including complimentary CEU courses
EEO Statement
UHS and its subsidiaries are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our success.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
UHS and its subsidiaries recruit by matching skills and experience rather than through unsolicited emails requesting financial or personal information. Report any suspicious job postings or communications to the relevant law enforcement authorities.
Pay Transparency
UHS complies with applicable laws promoting pay transparency and equity. Salaries may be influenced by education and relevant experience.
