Interim Chief Nursing Officer

Your future role at a glance

Location: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals
Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals
Department: Ascension Travel Program & Interim Leadership
Schedule: Full Time
Gross Rate: up to $5,449 per week

#ATP Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Oversee and provide executive leadership to nursing organization. Responsible for the development of overall strategic nursing plan. Collaborate with hospital leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies, procedures, and practice standards for the nursing departments.
Develop and implement a program to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization.
Evaluate the function and structure of assigned areas to best determine the allocation and utilization of services and budgets appropriately according to strategic goals.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  
• Education: Master's degree required.
  
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred.
  
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

3-5 years of previous experience as a CNO