Chief Nursing Officer
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CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
In accordance with the Mission Vision and Guiding Behaviors the Chief Nursing Officer works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team strategizing to position patient care services as a destination of choice for populations served throughout the care continuum as well as a workplace of choice for attraction of the best and brightest staff. She/he will have responsibility for standards of nursing practice evidence-based quality and safety of patient care deployment of evidence-based experience of care standards performance improvement and nursing leadership development throughout patient care services.
Aligned with the Saint Alphonsus Health System (SAHS) regional strategic priorities and the Trinity Health nursing and people centered care strategies the CNO will bring a vision for nursing to Saint Alphonsus regional Medical Center.
This position is responsible for the development communication and successful execution of established financial operational clinical and quality objectives and strategic and tactical plans as defined by the organization. The position is responsible for providing leadership direction and administrative functions for nursing related operations including but not limited to standards of nursing practice nursing standards of patient care and related nursing policies and procedures. Directs the implementation and ensures compliance with standards of nursing practice and all regulatory standards as they apply to nursing practice. Responsible as the qualified Nurse Executive for the provision of quality patient care services. The position is also responsible for focusing key stakeholders activities and determining improvement and collaboration opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Current Idaho RN license required Must provide licensure or proof of application in process in in Oregon within 6 months.
Advanced degree with at least one degree (under-grad or grad) in nursing (MSN MHA MBA) required.
Seven years current and relevant administrative experience (Health or Business) at a Senior Management level or in positions that supported Senior Management and strategic direction with Board and Medical Staff interactions.
CNO experience preferred.
Advanced knowledge of professional nursing practice in an executive or specialty practice area as evidenced through certification (e.g. CENP NEA-BC FACHE etc.). Certification required within 18 months of hire.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Demonstrates expert working knowledge of nursing practice and nursing models to effectively lead the nursing organization.
Demonstrated team performance analysis presentation interpersonal facilitation planning and communication skills.
In depth knowledge of system thinking change leadership shared governance matrix reporting continuous improvement process excellence and financial and productivity management
Responsible and accountable for leadership and operational direction and excellence including achievement of the Priority Strategic Aims (PSAs) at SARMC rolling up to contribute to Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in formalizing implementing and communicating the medical centers mission through its strategic and tactical direction.
Develops the nursing strategic plan and directs and monitors performance to the plan.
Leads key service operational and staff areas as assigned by the President or RHM CEO
Responsible for the stewardship of human financial and material resources; quality and efficient services; and the alignment of the services of the assigned areas to the strategic plan.
Designated Nurse Executive and responsible for the following leadership functions at SARMC:
Oversees day to day operations of all nursing services and collaborates with all operational and support staff to ensure safe clinical care
Ensures that staffing policies and practices provide for continuous and timely availability of nursing services
Ensures the recruitment retention development succession planning and engagement of quality patient care associates and leadership.
Promotes an environment of shared leadership and decision-making.
Participates with hospital leaders to meet the needs for clinical integration and the needs for patient care in those settings.
Actively engages with the nursing directors managers and front-line staff to continually improve the practice of nursing.
Collaborates with all other clinical services to create synergistic relationships that move High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles and Zero Harm initiatives forward.
Participates with other leaders medical staff and clinical areas in developing implementing reviewing revising and monitoring activities to promote performance improvement nursing care and patient care.
Participates in the planning and development of the nursing operational and capital budget at the senior leader level.
Maintains responsibility for the overall fiscal stability of the Nursing Services including nursing functions that occur outside of the defined nursing organization.
Ensures that nursing standards of patient care and standards of nursing practice are consistent with current nursing research findings and nationally recognized professional standards.
Approves and/or authorizes designee(s) to approve nursing policies and procedures nursing standards of patient care and nursing practice.
In collaboration with the SARMC Chief Medical Officer serves as a sponsor and develops and directs the implementation of effective evidence-based programs to measure analyze and continuously improve the safety and quality of all patient care services through empiric outcomes.
Participates in regional decision-making and workgroups assuming leadership in implementing changes within Ministry Organization.
Participates on the Saint Alphonsus Health System CNO council.
Participates as active member of Trinity CNO councils and workgroups.
Ensures nursing staff carry out applicable processes for patient care organization wide functions as prescribed by applicable regulatory agencies (JC CMS State and Federal requirements
Participates as a liaison to the SARMC Medical Staff and Medical Staff Committees
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations Trinity Healths Organizational Integrity Program Standards of Conduct as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behavior
Functions as administrator on call (AOC) as assigned.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
