Chief Nursing Officer
About The Position
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for the continuous safe operation of the assigned department(s), including all aspects of patient care, budgeting, staffing, and quality assurance. The CNO provides the framework for the strategic goals of the department and reports to the CEO/Administrator. The CNO's duties are in keeping with accepted principles of hospital standards. S/he must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, provide care utilizing the nursing process, and communicate effectively. The CNO shall organize the nursing functions of the Hospital, delegate duties, and establish formal means of accountability on the part of subordinates, thereby providing high-quality nursing care in meeting the patient’s emotional, psychological, social, and health teaching needs. The CNO is accountable to the Administrator and Medical Director for providing a comprehensive, high-quality program of excellence, ensuring the patient achieves the best possible outcome.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Master's degree, or actively pursuing master's degree or equivalent experience in complete positions
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in an acute care facility
- At least 2 years’ experience in the specialty area
- Management experience
- Tennessee RN license required
- BLS through the American Heart Association required within 2 (two) weeks of employment
- Mandatory certifications for relevant requirements within 12 months of employment
Nice To Haves
- Passion for quality, hands on care, and a servant's heart
Responsibilities
- Continuous safe operation of the assigned department(s)
- Overseeing all aspects of patient care
- Budgeting
- Staffing
- Quality assurance
- Providing the framework for the strategic goals of the department
- Organizing the nursing functions of the Hospital
- Delegating duties
- Establishing formal means of accountability on the part of subordinates
- Providing high quality nursing care in meeting the patient’s emotional, psychological, social and health teaching needs
- Ensuring the patient achieves the best possible outcome
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
