The
Opportunity
Our client seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to lead the process
of redevelopment of the practice of nursing under a new
management team. With support from a corporate nursing leadership
function, the new Chief Nursing Officer will not only be
involved in driving new programs and processes in nursing
in this flagship operation, but also will play an essential
role for developing nursing standards, practices and recruitment
and retention efforts across the market of three hospitals.
The Medical Center includes 240 beds providing services
in orthopedics, cardiac services, bariatric, gero-psych
and rehab. Located near the downtown area, the facility
is currently undergoing many renovation projects including
updating the patient access areas. Community efforts to
incorporate the area into a wider plan of technological
and community advancements are expected to drive a new/expanded
patient population to the Center in the coming years. As
part of the new leadership team in the hospital, the new
CNO will bring fresh ideas, a commitment to nursing as a
profession and contemporary views of improvement in quality,
employee satisfaction and integration of the nursing function
into total hospital services. Supporting the recently introduced
clinical ladder and redesigned nursing pool, very aggressive
recruitment practices, and strengthening the empowerment
of the nursing staff will be the key goals of the new CNO.
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Qualifications
To gain synergy with the company, qualified
candidates must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment
to excellence in customer service and clinical care. Minimally,
candidates must be an RN and possess a Bachelor's degree,
but a Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of five years
in nursing management with one year at the executive level
is required. Strong analytical skills as well as a strong
financial acumen are required in the role. Success in recruitment
and retention, training and facilitation is also required.
Demonstrable success in patient, employee and physician satisfaction
is highly valued. Experience in the leadership role in the
proprietary sector is preferred. The ability to plan and implement
new programs is essential.
The
Location
Located in an urban center in the Southwestern
United States, this city offers amenities to suit virtually
any lifestyle including an arid climate, snow skiing just
a few hours away, a major airport, and recognized opportunities
for advanced education. A moderate cost of living, myriad
cultural entertainment venues and a robust economy make this
one of the fastest growing areas in the country and a preferred
location.
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