Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

About the role

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) will oversee North Alabama Shoals Hospital, located in Muscle Shoals, AL. Founded in 1968, the 198-bed hospital provides general acute care services, including a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services, and intensive care units. It also operates the region's only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility and the Shoals Senior Care Center.

Responsibilities

• Has ultimate administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice regardless of the practice area or reporting relationship of the nurse.
• 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 availability of sufficient, qualified nursing staff.
• Develops, implements, and manages budget for nursing services.
• Develops, implements, and administers nursing services budget and expense control system.
• 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.
• Maintains communications with medical and administrative staff through participation in regularly scheduled staff meetings and involvement on hospital medical services committees.
• 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 development of new patient care programs for expansion of nursing care services.
• Represents hospital in health care programs and professional organizations to serve in a public relations capacity and to stimulate professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with knowledge of nursing principles, theories, and practice standards.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• A Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of CNO experience in an investor-owned healthcare organization.
• Prior experience in Joint Commission preparation and survey process.
• Must hold a valid, active nursing license in the state where the facility is located.

Benefits

Lifepoint Health offers an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits such as 401(k), flexible PTO, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.