Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)Full-Time PositionScenic Mountain Medical Center (Big Springs, Texas)As a member of the hospital’s leadership team at Big Springs Medical Center, the CNO will participate in functional decision-making processes necessary to support the hospital's mission. This position will provide leadership and support to the nursing team while maintaining the necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations. In addition, the CNO will maintain an awareness of changes in clinical healthcare matters that could impact the success of the hospital.Duties and Responsibilities : Responsible for the administrative aspects of leading the department / team to include budgeting, time approvals, staff evaluations, and expense approvalsRepresent nursing services at all meetings including medical staff and hospital board of director meetingsEstablish standards for nursing practices and maintain authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing servicesParticipate with leaders in designing and providing patient care services to prevent complications, promote improvement, and patient comfort and wellnessDevelop organizational patient care programs, policies, and procedures that describe how nursing care is assessed, delivered, and evaluatedProvide leadership to nursing staff that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact the hospitalMaintain necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditationsPartner with physicians who use, or will use, the hospitalAssist in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenueCreate an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employeesManage costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate costsQualifications : Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution and master's degree in related field are required10 years of previous clinical experience, including nursing leadership experienceMust have a license to practice professional nursing in the state of TexasInterpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients, guests, physicians, and other employeesWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr