Chief Nursing Officer

Hickory Recovery•Cambridge, OH

2d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for setting patient care standards, establishing processes and protocols to achieve those standards, and managing nurses who care for patients. Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director, the CNO maintains Nursing Department operations to ensure high-quality client care in accordance with state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and patient directives.

Requirements

Completed MSN from an accredited school of Nursing and current BLS certification.
Valid RN license.
Three to five years of prior experience as a nursing leader.
At least four years of psychiatric nursing experience.
Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Ability to follow directives explicitly, intrinsic motivation, a client-driven service disposition, excellent time management skills, a team approach, and advanced computer skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask, with exceptional time management skills.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and own insured transportation.
Completion of CPR and HWC prior to working on the floor.

Nice To Haves

Nursing leadership experience in a hospital and behavioral health setting.
Voluntary certification in psychiatric and mental health nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Association.

Responsibilities

Adhere to budgeted labor hours and manage overtime control.
Develop standards and protocols for the Nursing Department.
Identify performance opportunities and ensure ongoing performance improvement activities.
Activate the Emergency Management Plan when required.
Report unsafe conditions to Executive Leadership.
Work floor nursing shifts and cover breaks as needed.
Maintain schedule flexibility to accommodate client admissions.
Collaborate with licensed practitioners to reconcile client medications across the continuum of care.
Document medication errors and near misses and educate staff using root cause analysis.
Conduct nursing staff education and competency training.
Maintain an active nursing license.
Monitor and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Ensure OSHA and employee illness and injury procedures are followed.
Conduct infection control surveillance, respond to variances, and practice proper PPE use and hand hygiene.
Ensure compliance with patient care quality standards and regulatory laws.
Oversee accurate census tracking and reporting.
Complete accurate and timely monthly reports to the Corporate Office, including reports on seclusion/restraints, infection control, and meeting minutes.
Audit nursing charts to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
Monitor health record documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
Complete corrective action summaries and recommend disciplinary action to HR.