Interim Senior VP, CNO

About the Role

The Interim Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has total responsibility and accountability for the Profession of Nursing in the health system and is the key advocate for Nursing. This position reports directly to the Mary Washington Healthcare President & CEO.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and promote strategies for highest quality patient care, efficient MWHC Nursing Operations, and a well-prepared workforce through leadership, education, professional development, practice, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaborate with leaders across MWHC to ensure alignment of goals and direction.
• Foster communication with the medical staff and senior management to ensure integrated, high-quality, patient-centered care and collaborative programs.
• Advance evidence-based Nursing standards, promote a high-performing work environment, and enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
• Develop the Nursing Vision and strategic plan to support MWHC’s mission.
• Develop and implement the MWHC plan for Nursing care, treatment, and organization of Nursing services.
• Lead system-wide patient care program redesign, policies, procedures, and care delivery models.
• Represent the nursing/patient care perspective in decision-making structures.
• Contribute to long-term workforce development plans with HR and academic partners.
• Cultivate academic partnerships to meet future workforce needs.
• Elevate Nursing practice, seek national recognition, and maintain Magnet designation.
• Build capacity to translate research into practice.
• Develop and administer a Performance Improvement Program for quality patient care.
• Ensure evidence-based practice is incorporated into policies and procedures.
• Lead system-wide nursing quality, safety, workforce, and care delivery results.
• Prepare and deliver reports on Nursing, Quality, Safety, and Patient Satisfaction.
• Provide input into performance evaluations and goal setting for MWHC Nursing leaders.
• Collaborate on operations, staffing, FTEs, and capital needs.
• Participate in external activities to represent MWHC in the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with either Baccalaureate or Master’s in Nursing (Master’s in Business or related field desired), required.
• DNP preferred.
• RN currently licensed in Virginia, required.
• Specialty certification desirable.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive nursing leadership experience, required.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as AONE, VHA, VHHA, required.

MWHC is committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. Compensation Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00.