Chief Nursing Officer (Las Vegas)

One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of Americas Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com .

UHS is currently recruiting for our CNO at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. Located in the master-planned community of Summerlin, the 485-bed hospital offers : emergency care, advanced cardiovascular care, womens health, comprehensive maternity services, a level III neonatal intensive care unit, a childrens medical center, oncology care for adults and children, and specialty programs in stroke, chest pain, acute inpatient rehabilitation, advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy services for adults and children.

The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Hospital Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The CNO participates in the hospitals strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Chief Nursing Officer will focus on 5 key areas : People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

PEOPLE : Creates an environment which supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care.

SERVICE : Creates systems, processes and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence.

QUALITY : Provides accessible, timely, efficient, cost effective care by utilizing evidenced -based practice and continuous performance improvement.

GROWTH / COMMUNITY : Fosters an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships and shared goals.

FINANCE : Supports an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy.

This opportunity provides the following :

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Relocation benefits

Job Requirements :

Licensure : current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of employment.

Demonstrated working knowledge of nursing clinical practices and management.

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Master's degree and Five or more years of progressive nursing management experience in an acute care setting.

Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment

Proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases, whether PC, network or mainframe based.

Travel Requirements : Occasional US travel to conferences and UHS management meetings.