Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
About The Position
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team at The Vines Hospital, a specialized 98-bed inpatient facility. The CNO will integrate and coordinate a patient-centric nursing strategy with a focus on patient care, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective healthcare delivery aligned with Universal Health Services (UHS) mission, vision, and values, and in compliance with regulations. The CNO participates in strategic planning and contributes to institutional goals, focusing on People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance. The role offers autonomy in managing nursing teams with corporate clinical and educational support, participation in an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice, and opportunities for internal leadership and clinical education, including tuition assistance and continuing education allowances. UHS also supports career advancement, including a COO-in-Training program and various regional/national corporate roles. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of FL.
- 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 in a behavioral health setting preferred.
- 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 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.
- Contribute to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.
- Focus on People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan
- Relocation Support
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
