VP Nursing & CNO-Princeton

WVU Medicine

12d

About The Position

The Chief Nursing Officer is accountable and responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the assigned services on a 24-hour basis. The Chief Nursing Officer translates the objectives, plans, policies and procedures of Princeton Community Hospital and Continuous Care Center into effective actions to ensure quality patient care and manages the human and material resources of the unit to provide cost effective care. Develops and maintains programs to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care is delivered.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Master of Science in Hospital Administration or related discipline.
Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Ten (10) years of experience in nursing, including seven (7) years in a management position in a clinical nursing service.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to establish positive relationships and create a culture of trust and engagement.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Responsibilities

Administratively responsible for direction of all aspects of nursing and other assigned departments to assure a hospital environment that is consistent with the clinical objectives of the Hospital.
Responsible for the coordination, organization, and delegation of the operational aspects of the Princeton Community Hospital to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services.
Recruits and develops administrative staff necessary for effective leadership and management of departments to achieve nursing service objectives
Facilitates the professional development of all staff and ensures competence in clinical practice
Directs the preparation, control, and monitoring of the divisional budget for personnel, material and services.
Collaborates with the President and with the medical staff and other personnel in promoting and planning optimal patient care.
Supports and ensures active community educational programs are offered.
Establishes a comprehensive program for patient and family-centered care to ensure better health outcomes, improved satisfaction and to design systems that allow the family to solely focus on the ill patient.
Interprets Hospital policies and procedures for administrative staff; implements new or modified policies and procedures as necessary.
Periodically reviews applicable accreditation, licensure, and regulatory standards to assure compliance.
Meets regularly with President and provides summary reports on problems, progress, and future needs of nursing and other related departments.
Represents the Hospital in local, state, and other forums to promote good relationships and interface.
Actively participates in Hospital Board of Directors activities: providing reports related to patient care issues and direction of Hospital wide programs and policies.
Works collaboratively with WVUHS System CNO to ensure best practices and nursing protocols are being followed at a local level.