Chief Clinical Officer RN Full Time

Vibra Healthcare•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The Chief Clinical Officer directs and facilitates nursing and clinical services and takes an active leadership role in the hospital’s decision-making structure and processes. The role ensures clinical staff competence and appropriate staffing for patient care, and supports clinical program development. It develops hospital-wide systems, policies, and procedures to meet patient-care needs and is accountable for developing staffing plans and departmental budgets. The Chief Clinical Officer plans appropriate resource utilization, maintains or improves the work environment, and monitors and improves care quality and appropriateness. The role works closely with physicians to address patient-care needs and improve care systems, and promotes the facility through participation in internal and external healthcare activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field such as Public Health or Business Administration. Candidates enrolled in an applicable master’s program may be considered if they provide a written plan to complete the degree within two years.
Five years of experience in a nursing management position supervising the delivery of patient care.
Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications from a Vibra-approved vendor.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in LTAC.

Responsibilities

Direct and facilitate nursing and clinical services.
Take an active leadership role in the hospital’s decision-making structure and processes.
Ensure clinical staff competence and appropriate staffing for patient care.
Support clinical program development.
Develop hospital-wide systems, policies, and procedures designed to meet patient-care needs.
Develop staffing plans and oversee the development and implementation of departmental budgets.
Plan for appropriate resource utilization and maintain or improve the work environment.
Monitor and improve the quality and appropriateness of care.
Ensure staffing is appropriate to patient acuity.
Work closely with physicians to address patient-care needs and enhance patient-care systems.
Promote the facility through participation in internal and external healthcare activities.

Benefits

Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets.
Free prescription plans.
Dental and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Disability benefits.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Flexible spending plans.
401(k) matching.
Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans.
Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, clothing, and other items.
Pet insurance.
Group legal assistance for personal legal matters.
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
Work-life balance.