Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Associate Chief Nursing Officer-Adult Academic Health Center Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do . Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Adult Academic Health Center’s leadership team in the role of Associate Chief Nursing Officer. The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) will be a transformational leader that supports the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to achieve the mission, vision, and values of IU Health and advance contemporary nursing practice. This leader creates a productive environment and ensures the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, effective, equitable and patient-centered care. The ACNO partners with the CNO to create/maintain cultures of nursing excellence. The incumbent must articulate and embody the IU Health Way and lead through the IU Health Values of Team, Purpose, Compassion, and Excellence. This leader will be responsible for achievement of organizational outcomes on the IU Health Promise Dashboard, quality and safety improvement, care affordability, great patient experiences, and great team member experiences. The ACNO supports the CNO in cultivation of evidenced based decision making in clinical and leadership initiatives, shared leadership structures, professional practice models, and continual process improvement. The ACNO advocates for a learning environment through the implementation of evidenced based practice and clinical inquiry. This leader maintains a working knowledge of current clinical practice, regulatory requirements, and Magnet or Pathways standards impacting clinical environments. The leader needs novice knowledge of healthcare economics and policy as well as the ability to maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external to the organization and must desire to engage in local and regional professional activities through professional organizations. Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing or related field required. If Master’s degree is not in nursing a BSN is required.
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
5-7 years of clinical and supervisory experience in a director level capacity or relevant experience preferred.
Requires in-depth knowledge of the nursing profession.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulatory agency guidelines and laws.
Requires leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.