Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for organizing and administering areas of clinical and patient care services to attain hospital and organization goals and objectives.

The CNO manages, directs, plans, and coordinates the functions and activities of assigned areas; oversees and administers assigned patient care programs and services; and participates with management, medical staff, and clinical leaders in executing administrative decision-making structures and processes as these functions relate to the provision of total patient care. The CNO assists the hospital’s CEO, the Medical Staff, Board of Directors, and other corporate administrators in the development, formation, and implementation of hospital strategic plans and serves as a member of the hospital’s senior management team.

The CNO works collaboratively with members of the Medical Staff and all clinical departments to accomplish the strategic goals and to implement the mission, vision, and values. The CNO implements an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of nursing care, treatment, and services delivered to patients, promoting efficiency through sound and effective cost measures with a primary focus on providing quality health care.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education : Possession of a Master’s in a healthcare-related field of study from an accredited college.
• Minimum Experience : A minimum of ten years of progressive management experience, which includes at least five years of experience in a nursing administration capacity with increasing management skill set and responsibility.
• Demonstrates solid management, administrative, scheduling, planning, and budgeting skills.
• Required License / Certifications : Must possess a current Registered Nurse license in the State of California in good standing; ABM / CPI or equivalent within 60 days upon hire, and annually thereafter.

BENEFITS

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