Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Lifepoint Health•Lake Havasu City, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Health is hiring a Chief Nursing Officer to oversee Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The facility is a Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 152-bed community hospital and regional referral center, with more than 33 affiliated physicians across 31 medical specialties. It is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and community physicians, and is partially physician-owned or invested in. The Chief Nursing Officer has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice throughout the facility, regardless of practice area or reporting relationship. The role directs nursing activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and ensures continuous, timely nursing services; compliance with applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements; and alignment of nursing practices with current research and national professional standards. The CNO leads nursing performance-improvement activities, participates in hospital leadership, collaborates with hospital leaders on patient care and staffing, and develops, presents, and manages the nursing services budget. The position requires a licensed Registered Nurse with at least a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree (MSN or MHA). Candidates must hold an active nursing license valid in the state where the facility is located and have 3–5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned healthcare organization, as well as prior experience with Joint Commission preparation and surveys.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories, and practice standards.
At least a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Master's degree required (MSN or MHA).
Valid, active nursing license in the state where the facility is located; a single-state or multi-state license is acceptable if it meets state practice requirements.
Minimum of 3–5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned healthcare organization.
Prior experience in Joint Commission preparation and the survey process.
Verbal, interpersonal, and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an overall nursing plan consistent with hospital policies and objectives to provide continuous nursing care and services.
Develop, implement, and interpret nursing and patient-care policies, objectives, and standards for measuring and maintaining quality nursing care.
Develop, implement, and administer the nursing services budget and expense-control system.
Prepare the master nursing services staffing plan.
Organize, direct, and supervise daily nursing services to ensure adequate hospital coverage and quality care.
Recruit, interview, evaluate, and hire qualified personnel to meet patients’ needs.
Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining the hospital quality assurance and improvement program through evaluation of services, quality improvement, medical-record audits, patient visits, and consultation with hospital staff.
Maintain communication with medical and administrative staff through regularly scheduled staff meetings and participation in hospital medical services committees.
Evaluate long- and short-range nursing equipment and supply requirements by forecasting service levels and the quantity of materials on hand.
Direct, plan, and implement orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.
Recommend and participate in developing new patient-care programs to expand nursing care services.
Represent the hospital in healthcare programs and professional organizations to serve in a public-relations capacity and stimulate professional growth.
Ensure continuous and timely nursing services to patients.
Ensure nursing standards, practices, policies, and procedures comply with applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements, current research findings, and national professional standards.
Direct nursing service performance-improvement activities.
Participate actively in hospital leadership functions.
Collaborate with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services, including ensuring sufficient qualified nursing staff.
Develop, present, and manage the nursing services budget.