Chief Nursing Officer Exempt / Fulltime

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

DEFINITION

Under direction, provides leadership, direction, and administration for the departments of Nursing; ensures compliance with established objectives and the provision of quality health care services; acts in collaboration with the Administrator; and assists the Administrator with other administrative functions as assigned. The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for the direction of the hospital’s nursing services and participates as a member of the executive management team, sharing authority and responsibility with other executive managers to assure the provision of quality, cost efficient healthcare to patients presenting for services. The Chief Nursing Officer has the authority, accountability and responsibility to establish nursing policies and procedure, nursing standards of patient care, treatment, and services, and standards of nursing practice and nurse staffing plans for the organization. The incumbent has been empowered to perform the functions listed below and will be held accountable for them

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanced degree at Master’s level or above.

Experience

A minimum of five years previous management experience, same level or next lower level in acute health care facility. Demonstrates solid managerial, administrative, scheduling, planning and budgeting skills.

Licensure

Current California RN license required.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Exceptional knowledge of managerial theory and its utilization in an acute care setting.

Principles and methods of supervision and training; basic management skills; problem solving techniques.

Hospital established policies quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures and Nursing Practice Act of the State of California.

Medical terminology and hospital routine.

Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing.

Ability to :

Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate patient care services.

Handle stressful situations, including frequent priority changes and workflow interruptions.

Well-developed communication ability, both oral and written.

Interpret licensure and accreditation standards.

Positively manage change and conflict; apply productive problem solving skills.

Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees.

Keep abreast of developments in area of patient care and acute care.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPENTENCY

Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his / her assigned unit.