CNO Chief Nursing Officer Paducah KY

Vibra Travels•Calvert City, KY

About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of clinical services at the LTACH. Under the direct supervision of the LTACH CEO, the CNO provides, manages, and supervises clinical staff, ensuring staffing levels, numbers, and competencies meet patients’ immediate and complex needs. The CNO promotes the overall quality of nursing care in accordance with ANA Standards of Practice. In conjunction with professional staff, the CNO plans, coordinates, manages, and evaluates the LTACH’s clinical programs and services, promoting a team approach to patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited university program.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state where the assigned hospital is located, maintained throughout employment.
At least three years of direct patient care experience in an LTAC or acute care setting.
At least two years of nursing management experience demonstrating competency in supervising patient care services; qualifying experience may include nursing manager, nursing director, CNO, or equivalent roles.
Ability to define realistic, specific goals and objectives and prioritize them.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to manage people and build morale and commitment to goals and objectives.
Ability to work with all levels of management and respect differences.
Ability to communicate and relate well with others, communicate openly and respectfully in a timely manner, share information appropriately, keep others informed, encourage differing views, and respond promptly to messages and requests.
Trustworthiness.
Ability to identify and resolve operational and administrative problems.
Ability to work with the Medicare system and adapt to changes.
Ability to work independently.
Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficient knowledge of healthcare industry concepts and terminology.
Strong customer orientation.
Critical thinking skills.
Sound and accurate judgment and timely decision making.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or enrollment in and progress toward an MSN.
LTACH experience.
Critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Convey CHC and hospital values through personal actions and foster teamwork, employee engagement, accountability, quality results, and individual and organizational excellence.
Define and implement operational standards, policies, and procedures for assessing, meeting, and evaluating nursing care needs.
Collect and analyze data about clinical processes and operations, conduct needs analyses, prioritize needs, and improve operations through problem solving.
Establish an organized nursing service with an administrative structure and chain of command; ensure nursing services are provided or supervised by a registered nurse and that at least one registered nurse is on duty at all times.
Provide excellent customer service and strive to meet or exceed patient expectations and satisfaction.
Incorporate recognized professional standards and expert literature into nursing policies and procedures; identify and implement changes that improve safety and quality of care and maintain patient rights.
Integrate nursing services into the organization’s quality assessment and performance improvement program.
Oversee preparation and management of nursing operating, special project, and capital budgets; use appropriate productivity measures, support revenue cycle needs, meet budget-critical metrics, and steward financial resources.
Determine staffing requirements and ensure adequate numbers of competent, properly credentialed, educated, trained, motivated, and engaged staff, including contract labor.
Direct performance management, including timely feedback, recognition of excellence, and responses to problem behavior and poor performance.
Collaborate with the Medical Staff to identify and resolve issues affecting nursing and patient care; promote effective communication and harmonious relationships among nursing staff, medical staff, patients, and the public.
Build effective internal relationships and communication across hospital and corporate levels; develop medical staff relationships, seek stakeholder input, anticipate concerns, and contribute to a culture of communication.
Work with community leaders to assess healthcare needs, promote the hospital’s image and services, and participate in the community through civic and other service.
Assess staff development needs and provide feedback, coaching, and development opportunities; promptly address performance and behavior problems and take action when coaching is unsuccessful.
Set clear goals and expectations, hold self and others accountable, demand high performance, keep commitments, and promote an ownership culture.
Advocate for change, explain its reasons and benefits, involve stakeholders, connect change to work processes, and follow through while communicating with those affected.