Chief Nursing Executive, Sutter Amador Hospital

Sutter Health • Jackson, MS

11d • $255,008 - $345,009

About The Position

Sutter Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare system in Northern California, serving over 3.5 million patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, and care services. With a legacy of more than 100 years, our 60,000+ employees and 14,000+ physicians are united by a mission to care for our patients first—and our people always. Sutter Amador Hospital's rich history in Amador County dates back as far as 1876. Today, the community-based, not-for-profit Sutter Amador Hospital has 52 licensed beds and is the only hospital in Amador County serving a population of more than 40,000. Our hospital provides comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency care, primary stroke center, diagnostic imaging, a family birth center and surgery, laboratory and respiratory care services. We're proud to be a Baby-Friendly Hospital. Sutter Amador is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

The Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) serves as the primary resource in assuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective nursing care to patient populations at Sutter Amador Hospital (SAH). The CNE reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SAH. The CNE also reports indirectly to the Sutter Health System Chief Nurse Officer and works closely with the Chief Medical Executive (CME) at SAH. This position has overall accountability for providing leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care activities and clinical education and development, including continuous improvement of nursing services and staff to meet the needs and expectations of those served by SAH, while maintaining a high level of visibility and engagement at the facility, operating unit and system levels. Ensures the realization of quality and economical health care services within established facility and system guidelines and philosophies. This position is responsible for driving, supporting and modeling a service-oriented culture focused on employee engagement, quality and patient safety, service excellence, operational efficiency and affordability, and the overall patient experience. Serves as a member of the executive leadership team, building and supporting effective collegial relationships with applicable internal and external constituents and stakeholders and ensuring optimal operating effectiveness and strategic positioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Master’s degree required.
• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Extensive nursing experience as Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in an acute care hospital with demonstrated increasing level of responsibility in management (minimum of 4 years required).
• Must have experience with medical staff liaison, group leadership and organizational services and financial planning and budget management.
• Must be knowledgeable about health care and labor laws, regulations, accreditation requirements and clinical standards of practice.
• Must be familiar with various methods of care delivery, productivity, management, leadership, and quality improvement concepts.
• Must be familiar with all areas of professional clinical practice including the practice of medicine.
• Is cognizant of the principles of adult learning.
• Ability to plan, lead, organize, and execute in areas of responsibility to achieve desired outcomes/results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in areas of negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Must have analytical problem-solving skills as well as the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with diverse others, including colleagues, managers, and medical staff and be able to teach and develop others.
• Must be able to prioritize, make decisions and set clear expectations for others and execute decisions in a timely manner.
• Must be self-directed, forward-thinking, and innovative.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Science in Nursing (MSN), Public Health (MPH) or Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) preferred.
• Experience as a Chief Nursing Executive or Chief Nursing Officer preferred.
• Experience in new program/business development and contract negotiation is desirable.
• Successful completion of leadership development programs, such as Sutter Health Leadership Academy, preferred.
• Experience with Lean methodologies, including Daily Engagement System, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Planning and Executive Kaizen events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees