Chief Nursing Officer

UHS•Cape Girardeau, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer / Director of Nursing is responsible for the development, organization, provision, and evaluation of all nursing functions within the facility with 24/7 responsibility for those functions. He/she utilizes sound client/resident care standards and recognized nursing standards of practice in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and models of nursing care. Leadership is provided with consideration of the organization as a whole; promoting an atmosphere of respect and encouragement for professional growth for all nursing staff members. The Chief Nursing Officer / Director of Nursing collaborates with other facility leaders on all matters relevant to the delivery of quality client/resident care services and continually assesses the utilization of the collaborative process among the nursing staff at all levels and other disciplines/departments to ensure organized, comprehensive, efficient, and effective client/resident care. The Chief Nursing Officer / Director of Nursing reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

BSN required.
Minimum of 5 years of psychiatric nursing experience with progressive supervisory experience.
RN licensed in state of Missouri.
Demonstrate working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management.
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
Proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases, whether PC, network or mainframe based.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing with psychiatric emphasis preferred.

Responsibilities

Development, organization, provision, and evaluation of all nursing functions within the facility with 24/7 responsibility.
Utilizing sound client/resident care standards and recognized nursing standards of practice in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and models of nursing care.
Providing leadership with consideration of the organization as a whole, promoting an atmosphere of respect and encouragement for professional growth for all nursing staff members.
Collaborating with other facility leaders on all matters relevant to the delivery of quality client/resident care services.
Continually assessing the utilization of the collaborative process among the nursing staff at all levels and other disciplines/departments to ensure organized, comprehensive, efficient, and effective client/resident care.