Chief Nursing Officer

About the Role

Builds a professional nursing environment through planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and administering the operations, strategy, and programs for Nursing Services at Alameda Health System. This includes multi-site responsibility for service delivery activities across acute care, trauma/ER services, psychiatric services, long-term care, rehabilitation, and ambulatory care. Reports directly to and collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer or designee.

Responsibilities

• Develops and assures the implementation and accurate interpretation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Integrates nursing service activities with medical services, ancillary services, and the service components of health care delivery; actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings to cooperatively and creatively address operational issues.
• Monitors, interprets, and influences health care financing legislation and policy.
• Oversees the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of systems to monitor and improve patient care outcomes.
• Plans and forecasts financial needs for nursing services across the system.
• Effectively manages and monitors the use of products, equipment, and services for patient care.
• Promotes a continuum of care for patients, family, and the community.
• Acts as a patient/family/community advocate and promotes health promotion practices and education.
• Provides an environment for continuous quality improvement, integrating the process within Nursing Services.
• Provides leadership in the redesign of health care delivery systems.
• Establishes standards and policies regarding the provision of patient care.
• Interprets and implements plans to assess environmental issues that impact patient care.
• Defines and develops health care programs and services to restore health and prevent illness.
• Ensures the appropriate use and integration of patient care technology.
• Reduces risks to the patient or organization through effective management strategies.
• Understands and manages regulatory and licensure requirements, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Utilizes personnel in an appropriate and cost-effective manner in the provision of health care services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program through the National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a health care-related field (required).
• Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice (DNP) or Ph.D. in Nursing (preferred).
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in nursing management and/or administration.
• Comprehensive and thorough understanding of all elements of health care delivery, including strategy, business planning, operations, and financial conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.