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Morton County Health System Chief Nursing Officer in Elkhart, Kansas
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Nursing Officer to join our healthcare organization. The Chief Nursing Officer will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of Nursing/Patient Care Services (i.e., Medical Surgical Floor, Employee Health/Infection Control, /Education/QI, Social Services/Discharge Planning, Utilization Review,). Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from neonate to geriatric. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of all nursing personnel (SANE). Assists in formulating the budget and maintains efficient and effective departmental operations while required compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations laws, standards, and protocols.
Duties:
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Knows and practices the prescribed philosophy, purpose, policies, and standards of Nursing/Patient Care Services.
Organizes, directs, and administers the Nursing/Patient Care Services to provide the level of care required by current
Medical and Nursing standards.
Plans and coordinates with the CFO, utilizing the respective Nursing Leadership members for planning the budgeting requirements for personnel, supplies, and equipment.
Responsible for cost controls to ensure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from the approved departmental budgets.
Supports and develops Nursing/Patient Care Services in the coordination of the employee selection process, work assignments, performance evaluations, and staff development for these services.
Maintains continuing quality assessment and improvement analysis and evaluation of patient care delivery and communicates with Administration on the activities/issues of Nursing/Patient Care Services.
Plans and recommends to Administration new facilities or equipment, or modification thereto, needed to provide patient care.
Recommends, supports, and participates in education services, programs of education, and training, including orientation of new employees.
Encourages and facilitates the professional advancement of employees by affording opportunities for further education and experience.
Recommends the modification, addition, or deletion of personnel policies to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide patient care coverage.
Initiates and participates in problem-solving, policy-forming conferences for Nursing/Patient Care Services.
Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services.
Ensures that cordial relationships are maintained with patients, their families and friends, clergy, and other interested groups in the community. Interprets the goals of the Nursing/Patient Care Services areas to the community by maintaining harmonious and effective relationships with the education system, volunteer groups, agencies, and the community.
Participates in policy decisions that affect Nursing/Patient Care Services in the hospital.
Participates in the Administrative Counsel, Board of Trustee, and Medical Staff Meetings.
Responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of performance improvement and CQI.
Assures Nursing Leadership support for staff by always maintaining a Nursing
Participates in Administrator on Call rotation with the CEO and senior administrative leaders.
Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Bachelors degree in nursing required
Minimum of three to five years experience in patient care services management required.
Masters degree in nursing or related field preferred
Prior experience as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)/Director of Nursing (DON) preferred.
The ability to demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, good interpersonal relationships, and the application of sound administrative principles.
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Kansas or a compact State Registered Nurse licensure.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; masters degree (MSN) preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtain BLS certification within 60 days and always maintain a valid CPR certification during his/her employment.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required or obtain ACLS certification within the first year of employment and always maintain a valid ACLS certification during his/her employment.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required or obtain PALS certification within the first year of employment and always maintain a valid PALS certification during his/her employment.
Benefits:
Competitive pay rates based on experience
Great Benefits
Flexible Schedules