Community Chief Nursing Office

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Community Chief Nursing Officer provides recommendations, assistance, and oversight in developing and implementing effective nursing services, education, and infection control programs. The role recommends safe and cost-effective nursing staffing patterns and assists with implementing and evaluating the nursing process. The position also contributes to hospital management and strategic planning, supports regulatory compliance, and oversees personnel functions and nursing workforce development.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Formal training and/or experience in effective management techniques.
• Minimum of five years of experience in nursing supervision and/or nursing administration.
• Current nursing license in the state of practice.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to motivate individuals and teams.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing administration, supervision, and healthcare operations.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage personnel, projects, and departmental operations effectively.
• Ability to promote collaboration and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational and training activities for Nursing Services personnel, including learning needs assessments, program development, and educational effectiveness evaluations.
• Assist with implementing and evaluating the nursing process, including assessing patient needs, developing care plans, implementing interventions, evaluating patient outcomes, and determining the appropriateness of care provided.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring nursing quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Assist with developing and implementing Nursing Service infection prevention and control programs.
• Assist with developing and evaluating staffing patterns and workforce planning for Nursing Services.
• Coordinate preparation activities to ensure compliance with Joint Commission Nursing Care Standards and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop, evaluate, implement, interpret, and maintain nursing practice standards, policies, procedures, and work processes in compliance with hospital policies, governmental regulations, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Serve as a role model for nursing staff by adhering to established policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Participate as a member of the hospital management team and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
• Interpret and integrate the role of nursing services within the organization's strategic plans and objectives.
• Manage personnel functions, including interviewing, selecting, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, terminating, or recommending personnel actions as appropriate.
• Ensure employees receive orientation and required in-service training and maintain required licensure and certification credentials.
• Promote staff development by supporting the design, implementation, and presentation of nursing education programs to enhance clinical competence.
• Determine staffing needs and patterns and recommend staffing levels and position classifications based on patient care needs and approved staffing plans.
• Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements and labor contract provisions as they relate to Nursing Services personnel.
• Collaborate with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient care and organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive