Chief Nursing Officer

Cleveland Area Hospital Holdings•Cleveland, OK

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About The Position

Cleveland Area Hospital is an independent facility half an hour west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also have an adjoining primary care clinic with six full-time providers. Both the Hospital and Clinic have been on a consistent trajectory of growth and progress over the past 10 years, and patient volumes and revenues have doubled in that time. We are on course to continue this growth, and we would like the opportunity to share more about our success with dedicated individuals interested in joining a growing team and a facility that is expanding. We are in the top 20% of 80+ Rural Oklahoma Hospitals, based on the most recent average 3-year margin reported in Medicare Cost Report files (sources: data.cms.gov, shepscenter.unc.edu). POSITION SUMMARY: We seek a strategic, inspirational leader who will capitalize on our current success and prepare the organization for our ongoing growth. The Chief Nursing Officer will maintain and enhance the nursing team's focus and engagement around a well-articulated vision of commitment to patient care, clinical excellence, and organization-wide collaboration. The Chief Nursing Officer will report to the Chief Executive Officer and provide leadership to the nursing department by creating a framework of educational services that promote growth and development, along with the orientation and training of new employees. In addition, the CNO will be responsible for coaching and mentoring to enhance team performance, as well as ongoing recruiting and onboarding of staff. The successful CNO will be genuine, down-to-earth, and confident, focusing on doing what is right for our patients, organization, and community.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be an experienced Nurse Leader with experience in both Critical Access and Acute Care environments. The candidate must be strategic and forward-thinking, with a demonstrated history of progressive leadership and a keen eye for team development. Additionally, the candidate must be engaging and enthusiastic, with the ability to promote the long-term vision to internal staff and external recruits.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Nursing (MSN preferred.)
Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in OK.
10 years as a nurse leader, 5 years in management
Certified in BLS and ACLS.
Certified to teach CPR.
Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, teaching, and motivational skills. Able to manage stressful situations. Strong in prioritization.
This position could have access to confidential patient records and must comply with HIPAA regulations and Cleveland Area Hospital Policies.
Primarily standing, sometimes sitting. Utilize good hearing, vocal, and visual skills. Exposure to toxins, chemicals, and detergents. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to potential electrical shock. Exposure to X-ray/electromagnetic energy. Exposure to communicable diseases. Exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Exposure to latex rubber.

Responsibilities

Maintain clinical excellence and focus on patient care, in collaboration with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
Drive continuous improvement in identifying and implementing new nursing strategies, always prioritizing patient care.
Organization Leader and mission-critical liaison between the nursing department, the physicians, and all ancillary departments in the organization.
Effectively utilizes coaching, positive reinforcement, and other methods to enhance team building and performance.
Recruiting, staffing, performance coaching, accountability of staff, maintaining equity and morale.
Advanced communication skills necessary to interact with patients, family members, physicians, and staff.
Direct collaboration with the CEO on the continuous enhancement of services and the necessary medical resources.
Knowledgeable of EMTALA and HIPAA regulations and be available to staff as a resource.
Provides Preceptors/Mentor education programs as needed. Provides ongoing support to Preceptors.
Facilitates ongoing relationships with nursing schools and nursing assistant programs. Determines appropriate student activities and acts as liaison.
Assist with the Clinical Quality Program that meets regulatory requirements.
Maintenance and development of clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
Monitors and maintains compliance with Federal and State regulations and the organization’s Policies and Procedures.
Adheres to the behavior competencies.
Duties as assigned by the CEO.