Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

About the role

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) will oversee Jackson Purchase Medical Center, a 107-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility in Mayfield, Kentucky. As part of Lifepoint Health, Jackson Purchase Medical Center serves eight counties in the Jackson Purchase region since 1993.

Responsibilities

• Ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice across all areas regardless of reporting relationship.
• Directs hospital nursing activities within the context of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures continuous and timely nursing services to patients.
• Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies, and procedures are consistent with all applicable laws, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Directs nursing service performance improvement activities.
• Participates in hospital leadership functions.
• Collaborates with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services, including ensuring sufficient, qualified nursing staff.
• Develops, presents, and manages budget for nursing services.
• Develops and implements overall nursing plan to provide continuous nursing care and services.
• Develops, implements, and interprets nursing and patient care policies, objectives, and standards for measurement and maintenance of quality nursing care.
• Develops, implements, and administers nursing services budget and expense control system.
• Prepares master nursing services staffing plan.
• Organizes, directs, and supervises daily nursing service to ensure adequate hospital coverage and quality care.
• Recruits, interviews, evaluates, and hires qualified personnel to meet patient needs.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the hospital quality assurance and improvement program.
• Evaluates long and short-range equipment and supply requirements for nursing care by forecasting service levels and quantity of materials on hand.
• Directs, plans, and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.
• Recommends and participates in the development of new patient care programs for expansion of nursing care services.
• Represents the hospital in health care programs and professional organizations to serve in a public relations capacity and to stimulate professional growth.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories, and practice standards.
• Verbal interpersonal and quantitative skills acquired through completion of at least a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Master's Degree Required (MSN or MHA).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned healthcare organization.
• Prior experience in Joint Commission preparation and survey process.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, active nursing license in the state where the facility is located.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Experience in healthcare quality improvement and patient safety.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and accreditation processes.

Benefits

At Lifepoint, we offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits such as:

• 401(k)
• Flexible PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program