Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

UHS•Pembroke, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient psychiatric facility located south of Boston in Pembroke, MA. Pembroke Hospital is situated on 26-acres and located just minutes from the Atlantic coast. We offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Pembroke Hospital Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a hands-on approach and keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The CNO participates in the hospital’s strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The CNO will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance PEOPLE: Creates an environment which supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe environment. SERVICE: Creates systems, processes and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence. QUALITY: Provides accessible, timely, efficient, cost effective care by utilizing evidenced -based practice and continuous performance improvement. GROWTH/COMMUNITY: Fosters an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships and shared goals. FINANCE: Supports an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy. What do our current nursing leaders value at Pembroke Hospital & UHS? That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.

Requirements

Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of MA.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program.
Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management.
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience.
Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a hands-on approach and keen focus on patient care.
Ensure delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.
Participate in the hospital’s strategic planning and contribute to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.
Focus on People: Creates an environment which supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe environment.
Focus on Service: Creates systems, processes and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence.
Focus on Quality: Provides accessible, timely, efficient, cost effective care by utilizing evidenced-based practice and continuous performance improvement.
Focus on Growth/Community: Fosters an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships and shared goals.
Focus on Finance: Supports an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy.