Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

UHSJeffersonville, IN
Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a key member of the senior leadership team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a hands-on approach and keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services 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 CNO will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance. Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of Adolescents, Children, Adults, and the CD population. In addition to our inpatient program, we offer outpatient and partial hospitalization services as well.

Requirements

  • Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of IN.
  • Master 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.
  • Five 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.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a hands-on approach and 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 5 key areas: 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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