Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

UHS • Dover, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a key member of the Dover BH Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient-centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective healthcare consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services (UHS) 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 Chief Nursing Officer will focus on five key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

PEOPLE: Creates an environment that 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 evidence-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.

Requirements

• Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of DE.
• 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 keen focus on patient care.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective healthcare consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services.
• Ensure compliance with government regulation, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in the hospital’s strategic planning.
• Contribute to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.
• Create an environment that supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe environment.
• Create systems, processes, and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence.
• Provide accessible, timely, efficient, cost-effective care by utilizing evidence-based practice and continuous performance improvement.
• Foster an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships, and shared goals.
• Support an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy.

Benefits

• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation Program (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager