Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

UHS•Pembroke, MA

73d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) 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. 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, focusing on five key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance. Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient psychiatric facility located south of Boston in Pembroke, MA, offering inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults, and older adults.

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 the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care 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 and contribute to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.
Focus on People: Create an environment that supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe environment.
Focus on Service: Create systems, processes, and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence.
Focus on Quality: Provide accessible, timely, efficient, cost-effective care by utilizing evidenced-based practice and continuous performance improvement.
Focus on Growth/Community: Foster an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships, and shared goals.
Focus on Finance: Support an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy.