Chief Nursing Officer

Advocate Aurora Health • Hazel Crest, IL

93d • $97 - $156

About The Position

The position oversees the development and implementation of the site nursing operations plan, including staffing resource requirements, care models, workflows and throughput, equipment, and technology in alignment with the site and system nursing strategy. The role is responsible for nursing clinical quality performance, team member engagement in areas of accountability, and patient experience. It promotes a culture of safety and high reliability behaviors and commits to continuous quality improvement. In partnership with the site CMO and quality leaders, the position monitors performance to clinical quality targets and develops plans to address gaps using rigorous quality improvement methods and resources. The role involves sharing nursing results with board members, developing short- and long-term strategic plans, and ensuring nursing strategies align with patient service area and system strategies. It also includes leveraging health care technology to optimize nursing practice and leading to an environment of clinical excellence and two-way communication with clinical nurses. The position supports interprofessional, team-based improvement initiatives and strives to maintain or work towards Magnet status. Additionally, it involves human resources responsibilities, budget management, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to nursing services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) and Master's Degree in any field OR Bachelor's Degree in any field with a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Typically requires 15 years of experience in nursing and health care administration.
• 5 plus years of management experience in management of staff and budgets.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in developing, facilitating, and leading nursing programs and initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective best practices in nursing operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in establishing excellent working relationships and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of the site nursing operations plan.
• Responsible for nursing clinical quality performance and patient experience.
• Promotes a culture of safety and high reliability behaviors.
• Monitors performance to clinical quality targets and develops plans to address gaps.
• Develops short- and long-term strategic plans, including growth and innovation strategies.
• Ensures nursing strategies align with patient service area and system strategies.
• Leverages health care technology to optimize nursing practice.
• Leads to an environment of clinical excellence and two-way communication with clinical nurses.
• Involves nurses in unit and site-based professional practice decisions.
• Supports interprofessional, team-based improvement initiatives.
• Ensures the provision of time, resources, and learning environments for continuous professional development.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree