Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
About The Position
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a key member of the VBPC 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 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance. Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100-bed freestanding hospital offering acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older, with out-patient programming for mental health and substance use treatment. VBPC is the largest bed capacity facility of its kind in the Hampton Roads region and has served its critical role in the community for over 30 years. The facility evolves to reflect changing needs in the community and has a proud history of high-level community engagement and advocacy for addressing behavioral health needs in collaboration with other community stakeholders.
Requirements
- Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of VA.
- 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.
- 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 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 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.
Benefits
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Earn 20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
- 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
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Relocation Support available
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
