Our client, a 146-bed, acute care hospital with a regional dominance in women's and children's services, completes 250-300 surgeries monthly, and operates a busy med/surg unit.   Sixty to seventy percent of the hospital's patients are mothers, newborns and children. The hospital delivers more babies than any other provider in the region, and  boasts a Level III NICU supported by a full time perinatologist and two neonatologists, as well  as, one of the best invitro fertilization  labs.

The hospital is currently seeking a Chief Nursing Officer to take over a successful nursing function, moving  it to the next level of excellence. Leading a total staff  of  200, the CNO will take the leadership role following a successful  JCAHO survey with a virtually vacancy-free team. Moving forward, the CNO will  continue to lead successful initiatives in quality of care that represent the foundation of hospital operations.   Too, the CNO will take advantage of excellent tools in data measurement to reach new standards of efficiency in nursing care delivered. Of course, the CNO will be the lead innovator in nurse recruitment and retention efforts and plays a key role in physician relations.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to excellence in customer service. Success in a proprietary setting is a plus. Strong analytical skills as well as a well-developed financial acumen is required in the role, while creativity in program development, such as recruitment and retention, is highly valued. Candidates must be an RN with a Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree is strongly preferred. A minimum of five years in nursing management with one year at the executive level is required.

The community, with a population just under 100,000 is the sister city to a larger community with a combined population just under 250,000. The area enjoys a high-desert climate perfect for outdoors activities. Housing is plentiful and diverse while the public education systems earn some of the highest scores in the state. Two universities offer Bachelor through Doctorate degrees. The local civic center brings new events to the community every week. The area is also home to several minor league sports teams, a museum and nationally recognized theatre.