Chief Nursing Officer

American Addiction Centers • Hazel Crest, IL

101d • $97 - $156

About The Position

The position oversees the development and implementation of the site nursing operations plan, including staffing resource requirements, care models, workflows, and technology in alignment with the site and system nursing strategy. The role is responsible for nursing clinical quality performance, team member engagement, and patient experience, promoting a culture of safety and high reliability behaviors. The incumbent commits to continuous quality improvement and, in partnership with the site CMO and quality leaders, monitors performance to clinical quality targets, developing plans to address gaps using rigorous quality improvement methods. The position also involves sharing nursing results with board members, developing strategic plans, and ensuring nursing strategies align with organizational objectives. The role leads to an environment of clinical excellence and supports interprofessional, team-based improvement initiatives, striving to maintain or work towards Magnet status. Additionally, the position interprets and complies with all relevant laws and regulations, develops strong physician relationships, and oversees the administration of policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) and Master's Degree in any field OR Bachelor's Degree in any field with a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Typically requires 15 years of experience in nursing and health care administration.
• 5 plus years of management experience in management of staff and budgets.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Skills in developing, facilitating, and leading nursing programs and initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective best practices in nursing operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in overseeing nursing practices and operations for a medical center.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing excellent working relationships with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of the site nursing operations plan.
• Responsible for nursing clinical quality performance and patient experience.
• Promotes a culture of safety and high reliability behaviors.
• Commits to continuous quality improvement.
• Monitors performance to clinical quality targets and develops plans to address gaps.
• Utilizes interactions with board members to share nursing results.
• Develops short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Ensures nursing strategies align with patient service area and system strategies.
• Leverages health care technology to optimize nursing practice.
• Leads to an environment of clinical excellence and two-way communication.
• Involves nurses in professional practice decisions and engages them in evidence-based practice.
• Supports interprofessional, team-based improvement initiatives.
• Ensures a culture of continuous professional development for all team members.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff.
• Advocates for optimal health care in the community.
• Develops new care delivery models that align with evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees